Jab offered to anyone aged 18 and up

ECHUCA Regional Health’s COVID19 vaccination clinic opened on Monday, May 10, and anyone aged 18 and older is welcome to get the AstraZeneca jab.

“We are pleased to be commencing our clinic for the Echuca-Moama community from today,” executive director of nursing June Dyson said.

“Vaccinators from our nursing team are administering the AstraZeneca vaccine to members of the community over the age of 50, or those under the age of 50 years who choose to have it.

“We have ample supply to support the rollout in our community and meet the demand.”

ERH is working closely with Bendigo Health and the Department of Health to continue the rollout of the

AstraZeneca vaccine to the local community and the Loddon-Mallee region.

“We ask members of our community to do their bit to keep themselves and the community safe, by ‘getting the jab done’,” Ms Dyson said.

On Friday, Australia surpassed 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered and more than 30 per cent of Australians aged over 70 have received their first dose.

“Please, if you are in that age group, make that booking, go to your GP if you have concerns about the vaccine — the benefit of the vaccine absolutely outweighs any risk,” Australia’s chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly said on Friday.

“It’s really important, particularly as we’ve seen with the case in Sydney

— this is the time to get vaccination to protect yourself.”

The clinic is open from 10 am to noon and 1.30 pm to 3 pm from Monday to Thursday, until June 3.

Access to the clinic is via the ERH Service St entrance. Check in as per visitor protocols and follow the signs to Malka Room. No appointments are necessary, however your Medicare card is required. the