Yes, all people with all allergies should carry their emergency medication (such as adrenaline auto injectors) everywhere they go, including to their appointment. It’s also important that when you get to your appointment to advise your immunisation provider what your allergies are, and what to do in the case of emergency reaction. If you’re unsure if your immunisation provider is able to manage an anaphylactic reaction, please contact them directly prior to your appointment.

All vaccines can have side effects. For further details please refer to the vaccine CMI summaries.
If you are concerned about using either vaccine, want to know about the side effects related to your circumstances, or have any other questions, please speak to your GP prior to booking a vaccine appointment.

Click HERE ↗️  or HERE ↗️ to view the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary. Last updated October 21
Click HERE ↗️ or HERE ↗️ to view the Astrazeneca (Vaxzevria) vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary. Last updated August 21
Click HERE ↗️ or HERE ↗️ to view the Moderna (Spikevax) vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary. Last updated December 21

You must NOT get a Covid-19 vaccine if you-
○ Have a history of Anaphylaxis to any of the Covid-19 vaccine ingredients.
○ Have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the
same Covid-19 vaccine.
○ Have further health reasons (see below links) where you should not receive a Covid-19 vaccine. It's highly recommended to speak to a GP for individual health advice based on your circumstances.

Click HERE ↗️  or HERE ↗️ to view the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary. Last updated October 21
Click HERE ↗️ or HERE ↗️ to view the Astrazeneca (Vaxzevria) vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary. Last updated August 21
Click HERE ↗️ or HERE ↗️ to view the Moderna (Spikevax) vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary. Last updated December 21

If you have a prior history of anaphylaxis to previous vaccines and/or multiple drugs, please speak to a GP prior to booking a vaccine appointment.

Please speak to your GP for individual health advice to understand your circumstances and the options available for you. If you’re GP is unable to assist you, please get in touch with us and we will let you know what your options are based on your state/ territory.

You must NOT get a Covid-19 vaccine if you have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the same Covid-19 vaccine. Please speak to your GP for individual health advice to understand your circumstances and the options available for you regarding your second dose.

Allergic reactions to vaccines are rare.

Minor allergic reaction signs/symptoms include rapid onset swelling of face, lips and/or eyes, tingling mouth, hives (urticaria) or welts, and abdominal pain/vomiting. A mild to moderate allergic reaction may sometimes progress to a severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis).

Anaphylaxis to vaccines is extremely rare, and is indicated by any one of the following signs:

○ Difficult/noisy breathing
○ Swelling of the tongue
○ Swelling/tightness in throat*
○ Wheeze or persistent cough
○ Difficulty talking and/or hoarse voice
○ Persistent dizziness and/or collapse*

If you are concerned about being allergic to the vaccine, using either vaccine, want to know about the side effects related to your circumstances, or have any other questions, please speak to your GP prior to booking a vaccine appointment.

*Some conditions can appear like allergic reactions, including non-allergic rashes, fainting and stress responses. Any suspected allergic reactions should be reported to the immunisation provider/centre.

Yes, you can have a Covid-19 vaccine with a Food Allergy, unless you have a history of Anaphylaxis to any of the Covid- 19 vaccine ingredients, have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the same Covid-19 vaccine, or have further health reasons (as per the vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaries) where you should not receive a Covid-19 vaccine. It's highly recommended to speak to a GP for individual health advice based on your circumstances.

As with all allergies, please ensure you make the immunisation provider Allergy Aware of your allergies prior to your vaccination so they can take adequate precautions prior to administering your COVID-19 vaccine.

Yes, you can have a Covid-19 vaccine with a Latex Allergy, unless you have a history of Anaphylaxis to any of the Covid- 19 vaccine ingredients, have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the same Covid-19 vaccine, or have further health reasons (as per the vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaries) where you should not receive a Covid-19 vaccine. It's highly recommended to speak to a GP for individual health advice based on your circumstances.

As with all allergies, please ensure you make the immunisation provider Allergy Aware of your allergies prior to your vaccination so they can take adequate precautions prior to administering your COVID-19 vaccine.

Neither the Pfizer (Comirnaty), Astrazeneca (Vaxzevria) or MODERNA (Spikevax) COVID-19 vaccine vials contain gelatine. You can have a Covid-19 vaccine with an Alpha-Gal Allergy, unless you have a history of Anaphylaxis to any of the Covid- 19 vaccine ingredients, have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the same Covid-19 vaccine, or have further health reasons (as per the vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaries) where you should not receive a Covid-19 vaccine. It's highly recommended to speak to a GP for individual health advice based on your circumstances.

As with all allergies, please ensure you make the immunisation provider Allergy Aware of your allergies prior to your vaccination so they can take adequate precautions prior to administering your COVID-19 vaccine.

Neither the Pfizer (Comirnaty), Astrazeneca (Vaxzevria) or MODERNA (Spikevax) COVID-19 vaccine vials contain penicillin. You can have a Covid-19 vaccine with a Mould Allergy, unless you have a history of Anaphylaxis to any of the Covid- 19 vaccine ingredients, have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the same Covid-19 vaccine, or have further health reasons (as per the vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaries) where you should not receive a Covid-19 vaccine. It's highly recommended to speak to a GP for individual health advice based on your circumstances.

As with all allergies, please ensure you make the immunisation provider Allergy Aware of your allergies prior to your vaccination so they can take adequate precautions prior to administering your COVID-19 vaccine.

Neither the Pfizer (Comirnaty), Astrazeneca (Vaxzevria) or MODERNA (Spikevax) COVID-19 vaccine vials contain squalene. You can have a Covid-19 vaccine with a Finned-Fish Allergy, unless you have a history of Anaphylaxis to any of the Covid- 19 vaccine ingredients, have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the same Covid-19 vaccine, or have further health reasons (as per the vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaries) where you should not receive a Covid-19 vaccine. It's highly recommended to speak to a GP for individual health advice based on your circumstances.

As with all allergies, please ensure you make the immunisation provider Allergy Aware of your allergies prior to your vaccination so they can take adequate precautions prior to administering your COVID-19 vaccine.

Yes, you can have a Covid-19 vaccine with an Environmental Allergy (Pollen, Dust Mites, Pets, Mould), unless you have a history of Anaphylaxis to any of the Covid- 19 vaccine ingredients, have had Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the same Covid-19 vaccine, or have further health reasons (as per the vaccine Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaries) where you should not receive a Covid-19 vaccine. It's highly recommended to speak to a GP for individual health advice based on your circumstances.

As with all allergies, please ensure you make the immunisation provider Allergy Aware of your allergies prior to your vaccination so they can take adequate precautions prior to administering your COVID-19 vaccine.

Speak to a GP for individual health advice prior to your vaccination appointment, to understand your circumstances and the options available for you.