Following the Australian Government announcement on 9 July 2021, all healthcare workers aged 16 years and above are now eligible for Pfizer regardless of age. Great news for our Casey employees and those who live nearby, St John of God (SJOG) are now administering the Pfizer vaccine, by appointment only.
Employees can book via the Coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 or via the online portal.
We will continue to do our best to accommodate walk-ins for Pfizer at Monash Medical Centre and our Sandown and Cranbourne vaccination centres, but SJOG is strictly a bookings only vaccination site.
Find out more about our vaccination sites and centres on our Employee Vaccination Hub.
Employees who have received dose one of the AstraZeneca vaccine should receive dose two to be protected from COVID-19. We will not mix vaccination types, and you cannot receive Pfizer*.
If you did not experience severe side-effects to the first dose of AstraZeneca, it is safe to receive dose two. For more information, see ATAGI advice on COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine.
*The Australian Government has announced that all pregnant women are now included in the prioritised groups for COVID-19 vaccination. Anyone aged 16 and above who is pregnant is eligible for Pfizer vaccination. Pregnant women who received their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine can receive a second dose of Pfizer vaccine, or AstraZeneca although Pfizer is preferred.
We encourage pregnant women to discuss the most appropriate option for them with their health care provider. The Australian Government’s shared decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy contains further information.
Approved by: Professor Rhonda Stuart, Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Epidemiology