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06 Sep

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Having a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is one way we can protect our community against coronavirus. COVID-19 vaccines help to prevent serious illness and death from COVID-19, and they are free for everyone in Australia.
Woodcroft Medical Centre is pleased to advise that we are an approved vaccination provider for COVID-19 vaccines.
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AstraZeneca Vaccine
We are happy to help provide the AstraZeneca COVID-19 immunisation for existing patients who hold a valid Medicare card. We have designated clinics that are for our EXISTING patients only.Pfizer Vaccine
We are happy to help provide the Pfizer COVID-19 immunisation for EXISTING patients aged 12-59 years who hold a valid Medicare card.  Do you want to learn about the Covid-19 vaccination, see latest updates, or read some frequently asked questions? Click the link to find out anything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccination:
www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccinesCheck your eligibility!
COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out to people in phases, with those most at risk receiving their vaccinations first.

Unsure if you’re eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination or when you should be getting it? Click the link and follow the prompts:
covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

You can then make a booking to receive your vaccine. You can do this for yourself or for another person.

Currently, for those of you who do not hold a valid Medicare card you can book in at a GP-led respiratory clinic or designated vaccination clinics.  For more information on this or to book visit the link: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/vaccine/getting+vaccinated/booking+your+vaccination+appointment

Check back to this page for practice updates and further information regarding the roll out of the vaccine and future availability.

Any other enquiries can be referred to the National Coronavirus and COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline on 1800 020 080



Unfortunately due to the current covid restrictions in place patients are unable to
book online appointments at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Covid Safe Changes Starting Wednesday 24th November

From Wednesday 24th November all patients will be greeted by a concierge at the front door.

Patients who have any of the following symptoms will not be permitted in the practice:

  • fever (a temperature of 37.5˚C or higher) or chills
  • cough
  • loss of taste or smell
  • sore throat
  • tiredness (fatigue)
  • runny or blocked nose
  • shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
  • nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
  • headache
  • muscle or joint pain
  • loss of appetite

If you have any of these symptoms you will be offered a telehealth appointment or you may present to one of the respiratory clinics located around Adelaide.

Any patients who are not double vaccinated:

  • Will be offered a telehealth appointment to begin with.
  • If the doctor decides your health concern requires a face to face consult then you may present with relevant precautions taken.

Patients under the age of 12 may be able to present for a face to face or car park consult due to the inability to be vaccinated. This will still follow strict triaging guidelines and reception will advise the best appointment type for your child.

When you are booking your appointment you will be required to answer the following questions:

  • Do you have any cough, cold, sore throat, runny nose, or fever?
  • Have you received two doses of any covid-19 vaccination?
  • Are you or anyone you have been in contact with awaiting a covid-19 test result or tested positive to covid-19?
  • Have you or anyone you have been in contact with travelled interstate recently?
  • Have read list of COVID like high risk symptoms

Assuming you fit the criteria for all of the above you may proceed to book a face to face appointment following all the below guidelines:

  • You must check in using our QR Code Check In or our manual sign in at concierge.
  • Sanitise your hands upon entry.
  • Surgical Masks (not cloth) are MANDATORY for all patients, visitors and staff – and must be worn correctly by anyone entering the premises at all times.
  • You will be required to attend your appointment alone unless you need to be accompanied by a carer, parent etc.
  • All patients must remain 1.5m apart at all times.
  • You will be required to wait in your car or outside until the time of your appointment. Volume of people in the waiting room will be kept to a minimum.
  • Appointments to be kept to less than 15 minutes.

If you do not follow the above guidelines you may be putting our Doctors, Nurses, Admin Staff and other patients at risk. This may result in our practice being put under unnecessary amounts of pressure and alter the level of service we are able to provide.

We have a zero tolerance policy for abuse towards any of our staff and we expect them to be treated with respect at all times. We aim to provide you the best possible health care during a challenging stage and we appreciate your honesty and patience during this process.