COVID-19 vaccination: information for NSW Health immunisation providers

On this page

1. COVID-19 vaccination clinics
2. Authorities and licences
3. COMIRNATY (Pfizer)
4. Contraindication form
5. Adverse events
6. Training resources
7. More information

COVID-19 vaccination resources

• ATAGI clinical guidance on COVID-19 vaccine providers
• Vaccine Freezer Temperature Chart
• ATAGI guidance on the use of multi-dose vials for COVID-19 vaccination
• COVID-19 Vaccines in Australia – A3 poster(the poster provides key differences between each COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia as per ATAGI Guidelines)
• Australian Government - COVID-19 vaccines
• Transfer of COVID-19 vaccines between participating primary care vaccination sites
• Vaccinating your patients against COVID-19
• Anaphylaxis after vaccination
  Published 19 February 2021.
• Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) – immunisation medical exemption form
• ATAGI Expanded Guidance on temporary medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines

Authorities and licences

• Authority to Supply Poisons and Restricted Substances – Authorised Nurse Immunisers
  Updated 28 September 2023.
• Licence to supply by wholesale certain restricted substances
  Published 19 September 2024.

COMIRNATY (Pfizer)

TGA Product Information

Australian Government - Comirnaty (Pfizer)

Management of Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine from shipper to ultra-low temperature freezer - Published on 23 March 2023

NSW Health Guidance on management of Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccines - Published on 20 December 2023

Adverse events

Serious adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) are notifiable conditions in NSW. Healthcare providers are required to report any serious AEFI to NSW Health and the Therapeutic Goods Administration. More information is available on Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI).

Training resources

Training modules are available for clinical staff including:

• COVID-19 vaccination training program
• Vaccine storage and cold management modules – visit HETI

More information

• For information about other NSW vaccination programs, refer to Immunisation programs.
• For information for COVID-19 vaccination providers at general practices, GP-led respiratory clinics, Aboriginal and Community Controlled Health Services and community pharmacies, visit the Australian Government Department of Health.