COVID-19 Information

Current HMRI Guidelines

We are happy to announce that you are now able to bring in one other person to your appointment at HMRI. Welcome back partners, dads and support people!

At this time we are following regulations set out by the Hunter Medical Research Institute Directorate, under guidance from NSW Health, to keep our study families and our staff as safe as possible.

NEW1000 participants attending appointments at HMRI will be required to;

Log in and answer COVID screening questions at reception using the ipad,

Wear a mask while in the clinical area.

Testing for COVID-19

If you need advice on whether to get tested, or where you can find a testing clinic, please follow the link here COVID-19 | NSW Government

Vaccine Information

You may have questions about the COVID vaccine and whether you can take it when pregnant. Some key points from the current COVID Guidelines for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy include;

Pregnant women are a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination, and should be routinely offered Comirnaty (Pfizer) at any stage of pregnancy.

  • Women who are trying to become pregnant do not need to delay vaccination or avoid becoming pregnant after vaccination.

  • Real-world evidence has shown that Comirnaty (Pfizer) is safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding women.

  • Pregnant women have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

  • Their babies also have a higher risk of being born prematurely.

  • COVID-19 vaccination may provide indirect protection to babies by transferring antibodies through the placenta (for pregnant women) or through breastmilk (for breastfeeding women).

Please speak to your doctor to discuss you eligibility, there may be individual circumstances your doctor needs to take into account when advising you on your eligibility.

NSW Health has some useful links with information about vaccine eligibility and the use of vaccines during pregnancy.

Please download the full document for COVID vaccine advice for women planning  a pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding here COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy - Communities of practice (nsw.gov.au)

If you are looking for information about general eligibility for receiving a COVID vaccine please fill in the eligibility questionnaire here Vaccines Eligibility Checker (healthdirect.gov.au)