COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm & Sat 8 am-12 noon
WALK -INS AVAILABLE

"Injecting optimism, a way out of the pandemic and back to normal"

Cairns West Medical Centre have been approved by the Australian Government to be part of the national roll-out for the COVID-19 Vaccination.

We are aiming to vaccinate the entire nation, so the time allocated per patient is 6 mins and a 15 mins waiting time afterwards.

We stock the Pfizer/Moderna vaccine – AZ only on specific request

ANYONE 5-11 YEARS OLD FOR FIRST AND SECOND SHOTS 8 WEEKS APART, STARTING 10 JANUARY (Pfizer)
ANYONE 12 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE FOR FIRST AND SECOND SHOTS 3(Pfizer)/4(Moderna) WEEKS LATER
If immunocompromised, third shot 2 months later again.
ANYONE 18 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE FOR THIRD BOOSTER DOSE 3 MONTHS LATER (Pfizer/Moderna)
Complete the registration form: https://app.hellosign.com/s/2wMK4EiK (You can complete at the medical centre too if you like.)
Bring Medicare Card and Photo ID
Please schedule two appointments for first and second shot in one go: Pfizer/Moderna 2-6 weeks later (3 weeks Pfizer/ 4 weeks Moderna recommended)

How to book an appointment:

Click Book appointment.
Select appointment type Pfizer/Moderna Covid-19 Vaccination 1st or subsequent (second shot or booster) – NURSE, then click Next
Ensure to have Cairns West Medical Centre on top drop down menu and select a time and date from schedule.
Add your details and review appointment to confirmation.

More info:

CURRENT WAITING TIMES FOR BOOKINGS: < 1 DAY – OR CHOOSE WALK IN

ONLY patients who have a Medicare Card can be vaccinated in our clinic.
Individuals without a Medicare card can receive the vaccine from a GP led Respiratory Clinic or a state/territory vaccination clinic.
The minimum interval required between COVID-19 & Other vaccinations is 1 week.
Non-attendance will attract a fee of $35 (exclusive of GST). Any second appointments will be removed.

VACCINE HESITANT: PLEASE USE THE DECISION AID

Q&A – From the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance

National COVID-19 vaccine helpline

If you need information about COVID-19 vaccines call 1800 020 080 or by email at covidvaccineenquiries@health.gov.au.

This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For urgent medical care 000

Dial a Doctor 1300 030 030

Make an appointment 1800 343 233