COVID-19 vaccines will be free for everyone in Australia, even if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident. This includes people without a Medicare card, overseas visitors, international students, migrant workers and asylum seekers.
Live link to vaccine information (10 languages):
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Protection through vaccination
Vaccines strengthen your immune system by training it to quickly remember and fight specific germs.
Vaccination involves receiving a vaccine from a needle or drops in the mouth by a trained health professional. A COVID-19 vaccine will be from a needle.
After vaccination, if you do catch the disease, your illness is likely to be less severe.
Vaccines are a safe way to strengthen your immune system without causing illness.
Where to go for trusted information
Its important people seek information from credible sources about the COVID-19 vaccination program.
For accurate, evidence-based information about COVID-19 vaccines visit the Home Affairs misinformation page.
You can also call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080. For translating and interpreting services call 131 450.
Click here to view more COVID-19 Vaccine information
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