COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Please Note: Please bring your completed consent form to your appointment for child Covid vaccination. Download the form here. 

IF YOUR CHILD TESTS POSITIVE

So, you’ve tested positive to covid. Here is your step-by-step guide on what you will need to do.

1. Report your positive test result and immediately isolate for 7 days.
   If you tested positive using a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) you must report your result online (put link here) or call 1800 675 398. You don’t need to report a positive PCR test as this has already been done for you. 
2. Report your positive test result to us here at Springs Medical Clinic call (03) 5348 2227 and one of our GP’s will be in contact with you that day to assess your symptoms and determine the level of care you require.
3. Tell your household contacts and close contacts that you have tested positive. Please remember that you can be contagious 24/48 hours before testing positive.
4. Your close contacts must immediately isolate for 7 days. They are also required to have a test either RAT or PCR on Day 1 of their isolation and Day 6. If they return a negative result on the day 6 test, they may leave isolation.
5. Tell your casual contacts that you have tested positive
6. Tell your workplace and/or education facility that you are covid positive.
7. If at any point your symptoms worsen call us on (03) 5348 2227
8. If you are having difficulty breathing or your symptoms seriously worsen, especially if this happens suddenly, call 000 or go to your closest Hospital (either Ballarat or Bendigo)

Important numbers
Coronavirus Hotline DHHS 1800 675 398
Nurse-on-call 1300 60 60 24
After Hours GP Helpline 1800 022 222

As always Springs Medical is here to support you.

All consultations for childhood immunisations are bulk billed.

Springs Medical employ CovidSafe practices with screening before entry to the practice.

Record of the immunisations are uploaded to the Australian Immunisation Register.

Here are some tips from Dept of Health Immunisation website.

Important info:

Fact Sheet

FAQ

Covid Vaccination Planning

CHECK IMMUNISATION HISTORY

If you’re not sure what vaccines you or your child have received, you can request an immunisation history statement from the national registers or look on MyGov- Medicare Immunisation record.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Book an appointment by calling our clinic to arrange as these are combined with our GP and nurse.

PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT

Come prepared! Take these steps before you or your child receive a vaccine to help make the immunisation visit less stressful.

• Read any vaccine materials (such as vaccine-preventable conditions and diseases) and write down any questions you have.
• Learn about the benefits and risks of the vaccines that you or your child is receiving.
• Find the personal immunisation record for you or your child and bring it to your appointment. An up-to-date record tells your doctor which vaccines your child has already received.
• A mild illness is usually not a reason to reschedule a vaccination visit. Learn more about vaccines when your child is sick.
• Please complete the consent form for Covid vaccines here and bring to your appointment.

DURING YOUR VISIT

During your visit, your vaccination provider will ask questions about your own or your child’s health to make sure vaccinations are safe.

AFTER YOUR VISIT

Sometimes you may experience mild reactions from vaccines, such as pain at the injection site, a rash or a fever. Find out what to look out for and what you should do if you’re worried.

GET IMMUNISATION REMINDERS

Don’t forget when your vaccinations are due. Smartphone reminder apps are a great way to manage your or your child’s vaccination schedule.

For more information visit the Department of Health website Immunisation schedule Victoria and vaccine eligibility criteria

Another helpful website is https://www.talkingaboutimmunisation.org.au