COVID-19 vaccination fact sheet
This fact sheet was prepared in collaboration with Cancer Council Victoria to address some of the most frequent questions asked about COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 Vaccination - Information for people affected by cancer
If you have further questions and are on active treatment at Peter Mac, please call your Patient Navigator.
If you're not on active treatment, you can also contact Cancer Council Victoria’s cancer nurses on 13 11 20, who can provide information and support services to anyone affected by cancer - whether it's patients, carers, family, friends, workplaces or health professionals.
COVID-19 vaccine and cancer
Vaccination is an important defence against COVID-19.
Watch this video to hear from Infection Diseases Physician Dr Ben Teh, Clinical Haematologist Professor John Seymour AM and other Peter Mac experts.
For more information
- Australian Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine webpage
- Cancer Australia’s FAQs about COVID-19 vaccines
- National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 vaccines
- Cancer Council's COVID-19 and cancer information hub
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre patients on active treatment can contact their Peter Mac Patient Navigator Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm or call the main reception on (03) 8559 5000
Resources
-
COVID-19 Vaccination information for people affected by cancer