May 4, 2021
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you and others in our communities from severe COVID-19 sick.
COVID-19 vaccines work by training your body to recognise and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. It doesn’t mean you can’t get COVID-19, but it reduces how sick you would get from the virus. You cannot get COVID-19 from having the vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccines will not change your genes or your DNA in any way.
Getting the vaccine helps protect you, your community and your loved ones from getting severe COVID-19 sickness. Vaccines work by training your body to recognise and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Both COVID-19 vaccines show they are very good at protecting against severe illness and death.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over the age of 12-59, you now have access to the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations. 
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over the age of 60, you now have access to the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 Vaccinations.
Both vaccinations are available at SWAMS call 0427 433 853 to make an appointment
