NSW Health

Updated advice

• If you are 60 years and over and have not yet been vaccinated, please book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment with your doctor (GP) immediately. You can now receive your second AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine dose 6-8 weeks after your first dose.
• If you have had your first dose of AstraZeneca but your second dose appointment is not within the next four weeks, ask your GP to bring your appointment forward. This will give you better protection sooner. You can now receive your second AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine dose 6-8 weeks after your first dose.
• If you are aged 40-59 years, have not yet been vaccinated and are unable to obtain an appointment for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, please discuss your circumstances with your GP. You may be able to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination based on your risk and the likely benefits for you. NSW Health vaccination clinics are also able to provide the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to people aged over 40.
• Anyone aged 18-39 wishing to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is encouraged to talk to their GP.
• Please be aware your GP is working hard to support you to receive your COVID-19 vaccination. Please be respectful, your GP will make every effort to help you.

Book an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination

You can get the vaccine now if you are 40 years of age or older, or match the eligibility criteria because of your job, health issues or if you are caring for a vulnerable person.

NSW Health vaccination clinics and participating general practices across the state are open for COVID-19 vaccination bookings. To check your eligibility and book an appointment at a location near you, use the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker on the Australian Government website.

If there are no bookings available at a location near you, please continue to visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker as more vaccination appointments will soon become available.