Fertility advice
COVID-19 Vaccines
Double Bay Doctors is pleased to offer the Pfizer (Comirnaty) LP.8.1 vaccine as a booster dose to patients eligible to receive a government funded vaccine.
This vaccine can be used as a booster dose in eligible individuals aged 18 years and older.
Please note that this vaccine can only be administered as a booster. Double Bay Doctors does not offer primary-course COVID-19 vaccines.
Pfizer (Comirnaty) LP.8.1 Booster
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Eligibility
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Adults aged 75 and over (one dose every six months)
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Adults aged 65 to 74 (one dose every 12 months)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 to 74 (one dose every 12 months)
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Adults aged 18 and over with severe immunocompromise (one dose every 12 months)
Booking your COVID-19 vaccine
We offer two ways to receive your COVID-19 vaccine:
1. Dedicated vaccine clinic - bulk-billed for Medicare cardholders
2. Standard GP appointment - flexible timing, gap fee applies
SIDE EFFECTS & FAQs
Medical experts have studied COVID-19 vaccines to ensure they are safe. Research shows that people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine have a much lower chance of getting sick from COVID-19.
Common side effects
Like most vaccines, common side effects patients may experience after receiving their vaccine include:
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Local reaction at the injection site (soreness or redness)
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Headache, fever, and chills
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Muscle pain, joint pain, and tiredness
You may use paracetamol to manage these symptoms. Although common, these side effects are mostly reported as mild and not long-lasting, usually resolving within 2 or 3 days.
Less common side effects
In rare cases, anaphylaxis, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart), and pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane around the heart) can develop after vaccination with the Pfizer (COMIRNATY) vaccine.
When to seek advice from a healthcare professional
Seek medical attention if you experience any of the following after vaccination:
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Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
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Irregular, skipped heartbeats or 'fluttering'
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Fainting or shortness of breath
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Pain when breathing
If you develop these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider or present to your nearest Emergency Department.
Can I still get COVID-19 after I have been vaccinated?
Some people may still get COVID-19 after vaccination. You must continue to follow all relevant public health advice in your state or territory to stop the spread of COVID-19.
