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Get winter prepared!
(COVID-19 4th dose)
ATAGI has updated its recommendations for a winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine to help reduce severe disease from the emerging surge of Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariant infections, and to reduce the burden on Australian hospitals and the healthcare system in coming months.
The updated recommendations are:
- Adults aged 50 to 64 years are now recommended to receive a winter booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Adults aged 30 to 49 years can receive a winter booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, however the benefit for people in this age group is less certain.
- The interval recommended between a recent SARS-CoV-2 infection or the first booster dose and a winter booster dose is now 3 months.
ATAGI emphasises that people previously eligible for a winter booster dose remain at higher risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19 and should receive a winter booster dose as soon as possible. They include:
- all adults aged 65 years or older
- residents of aged care or disability care facilities
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years or older
- people who are severely immunocompromised (this will be their fifth dose)
- people aged 16 years or older with a medical condition that increases the risk of severe COVID-19 illness
- people aged 16 years or older with disability, significant or complex health needs, or multiple comorbidities which increase the risk of a poor outcome.
ATAGI emphasises that individuals who have previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2, irrespective of which variant it may have been, should continue to receive recommended vaccine doses, after an interval of 3 months, as prior infection alone will not provide sufficient protection against severe disease.
Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available to everyone aged 12 years and over. You need two doses to be considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Primary Schedule
Novavax Vaccine available for all patients aged 18+ years.
Pfizer Vaccine available for all patients aged 5+ years.
Moderna Vaccine available for all patients aged 6+ years.
AstraZeneca Vaccine available now for patients aged 18+ years.
(https://www.tga.gov.au/covid-19-vaccine-provisional-registrations)
ATAGI recommends a 3rd primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine in severely immunocompromised populations. (https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/atagi-recommendations-on-the-use-of-a-third-primary-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-in-individuals-who-are-severely-immunocompromised)
From 10 January 2022, children between the ages of 5 to 11 can be vaccinated. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for this age group.
Booster
A booster is recommended for people aged 18 years and older, three months after your second dose. Pfizer (available as a booster from 16 years) and Moderna are the preferred vaccines for boosters.
(https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/atagi-recommendations-on-the-use-of-a-booster-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine).
Bookings are essential. Book your COVID-19 Vaccination appointment today.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Welcome to Barts the Chemist
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Opening Hours
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Barts the Chemist was the first late night pharmacy in Melbourne and has been providing outstanding pharmacy services for over 50 years!
We pride ourselves on our friendly, caring and attentive care. Located on South Road (just near the Nepean Highway), we are open EVERY DAY of the year (including CHRISTMAS DAY and GOOD FRIDAY).
This means you can access our knowledgeable Pharmacists and supportive pharmacy team whenever you need us - day or night - to provide sound medical advice, prescriptions and treatments of minor ailments.
We have a large range of medications, home health care and beauty products and services available. Our friendly, professional and caring staff are on hand to assist you in any way. We also have one of the widest range of crutches and breast pumps available for hire across the suburbs of Hampton East, Moorabbin, Bentleigh and Brighton East.
Come in and experience the Bart's the Chemist difference which has led to our outstanding reputation.
Compounding
Websterpaks (Weekly Medicines Pack)
We offer a full compounding service to prepare specialised tailored medicines and products that are not available in 'pre-made' or 'proprietary' forms. These might be specially made products like creams, pessaries or suspensions in a specific dose.
If you or a loved one are taking multiple medications and are concerned with getting it all right we can help. A Webster-pak organises all of your weekly medicine doses into one pack. It organises your doses for each day and time of day and takes the stress out of managing complex medication regimens.
Medical Equipment Hire & Sales
Our store offers an excellent range of hire equipment aimed at mobility and home help, depending on your needs. We also have Hospital Grade Medela Breast Pumps available for hire. Crutches (in different styles and different heights), wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, and over-toilet chairs are some of the products we have available. Our expert team members can track down items for you if we don’t have them in stock.
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Do you want a convenient monthly reminder before your medicines have run out? Or perhaps you'd like to find out how many repeats you have left?
With the MyPharmacyLink app and Bart's The Chemist - convenient medicines management is a breeze! Watch the video below to see how it works.
Talk to your pharmacist at Bart's The Chemist today about getting it set up for you. Download on your phone via the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store buttons.
Manage your scripts with Bart's The Chemist on your mobile phone!
We are now receiving ePrescriptions
We are a PBS prescription dispensing pharmacy. Our professional pharmacists will dispense your scripts carefully and accurately. This attention to detail has lead to our outstanding reputation in the Hampton East community. Some go as far as saying we're the best pharmacy in Hampton East, Bentleigh, Moorabbin & Brighton East. We'll let you decide when you visit and have your pharmacy prescription dispensed with us.
Prescriptions and Medicines
- John Steiner, Pharmacist Owner
We are here to maintain the health and well-being of you!
I'm very proud of my team at Barts the Chemist. We treat our customers like family and go the extra mile to give personal service. I have been a pharmacist for over 30 years and have a passion for helping people. All my staff share my values and know that being trusted, reliable and down to earth will mean success for us all. I invite you to experience the Barts the Chemist difference! See you in store soon!
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