COVID-19 vaccines have been demonstrated to be safe and effective and are recommended for all people aged 5 years and over.

There are very few situations where a COVID-19 vaccine may not be safe to use.

Medical exemptions can only be granted if there are no suitable alternative COVID-19 vaccines available.

For this reason, permanent medical exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination will be rarely required.

The Updated factsheet which outlines the circumstances in which your doctor can grant a medical exemption for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is here.