Proof of Vaccination
Can you be vaccinated without Medicare?
YES! Medicare is not needed to receive a Flu Vaccination in Queensland.
How do you get Proof of Vaccination?
1.Without Medicare
Each Attendee will receive a Vaccination Confirmation email after vaccination.
VaxiCare can also, by email request, issue a Vaccination Certificate for attendees without Medicare.
2.Through myGov Health Record
A record of the completed vaccination will automatically be uploaded to Medicare.
How to find Proof of Vaccination from your myGov Health Record.
How to create a myGov account
Creating a myGov account is a simple and secure way to access government services in one place
What is Medicare?
Medicare is Australia's government health insurance scheme, providing citizens, permanent residents, students with low or no-cost access to medical services
How do you get a Medicare Card?
You get a Medicare card once you are Enrolled in Medicare
What is a Medicare Card Number and IRN?
A Medicare card number is a 10-digit number found on the front of your green Medicare card
A Medicare IRN (Individual Reference Number) is the single digit to the left of your name on an Australian Medicare card, used to identify you as one of several people on the same card, ensuring the correct person is billed for services.
Medicare Card
What are Immunisation History Statements?
Immunisation History Statements are a listing of all your vaccinations recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The AIR is a national register that records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. You can get a statement from the AIR.
What is an IHI Number?
An Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) is a unique 16-digit number in Australia used to accurately identify patients for healthcare purposes, using the My Health Record system.
Example of immunisation history statement:
How to get an IHI
If you don’t have an IHI, you can get one online. You must be in Australia when you apply. Find out how to get an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
Who can download my Immunisation Statement?
Considering private medical data privacy and security, it is recommended that Attendees that were vaccinated attempt to download their own statement, it’s secure, quick and easy. Requesting a third party to do it may result in delays and unnecessary exposure of private information.
See excerpt below from QLD Health: Check immunisation history
Due to privacy laws, anyone aged 14 years or older has to get their own statement. They can do this:
Online, by setting up their own myGov account and then accessing their Medicare online account
through the myGov website or myGov app
by calling the AIR enquiries line. It can take up to 10 business days to get your statement in the post
by asking their doctor or immunisation provider to print a copy for them.