(03) 9749 6777
AUSTRALIA DAY
Hogans Road Medical Centre will be closed on the Australia Day Holiday, Monday 27th January
CoViD VACCINATION:
CoViD booster vaccines (Pfizer Comirnaty JN.1) are now available and can be given as part of a normal appointment. The current booster dose recommendations are listed below:
| Less than 5 years | 5 to 17 years | 18 to 64 years | 65 to 74 years | 75 years and older | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Without severe immunocompromise | Not recommended | Not recommended | Eligible for a dose every 12 months | Recommended every 12 months and eligible for a dose every 6 months | Recommended every 6 months |
| With severe immunocompromise | Not recommended | Eligible for a dose every 12 months | Recommended every 12 months and eligible for a dose every 6 months | Recommended every 12 months and eligible for a dose every 6 months | Recommended every 6 months |
OTHER VACCINES
A vaccine against shingles (Shingrix) is available for people over 65 years (2 doses 2 to 6 months apart) and a pneumonia vaccine (Prevenar 13) is available at no cost for people aged 70 years.
An appointment for these vaccines can be made via HotDoc, by clicking on the link above, or by calling reception on 9749-6777.