Vaccinations in community pharmacies

South Australians can now receive travel vaccinations at their local participating community pharmacy under new regulations introduced by the State Government, providing increased timely access and choice for consumers.

Trained community pharmacists will assess your vaccination requirements based on where you’re travelling to and administer the recommended vaccinations for preventable diseases such as hepatitis A and B, and typhoid. There are also certain requirements for vaccines such as Yellow Fever, so it’s recommended to speak to a GP or pharmacist for more information.

For the best protection, get your travel vaccinations 6 to 12 weeks before leaving Australia – this will ensure you have enough time to develop full immunity and access several doses if required.

The changes follow an extensive consultation process and further expand the scope of practice for community pharmacists who can already administer a range of vaccines without a prescription, including Influenza (flu) vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.

Ask your local pharmacy if they provide the service or visit Find a Pharmacy to find a participating pharmacy near you.