Put vaccine ‘on top of the list’
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has encouraged people across the region planning to have a COVID-19 vaccination to avoid delaying making an appointment.
She said it was a good idea for people who planned to have the vaccine to put it at the top of the to-do list.
“If you’re going to get it done, get it done or make an appointment to get it done. And if you’re unsure about it, talk to your doctor. That’s the general and simple message,” she said.
“There is plenty of Astra Zeneca vaccine available across the region and there is also Pfizer vaccine at many centres.”
Ms Kealy happily had her first dose of Pfizer vaccine at Lister House Medical Clinic’s vaccination centre at Up Tempo in Dimboola Road, and is booked to get a second in three weeks.
Clinic chief executive Amanda Wilson said vaccinations at the centre were closing in on a 10,000 mark.
She also encouraged anyone with appropriate qualifications keen to help with the program to come forward.
“We’re doing about 1000 vaccinations a week, about half and half for both vaccines, and there is still really good uptake,” she said.
“We’re trying to sprint while doing a marathon and a few extra people could make all the difference in providing us with some flexibility to give out the doses we have.”
Mrs Wilson said people who believed they could help could get in touch via email at health@listerhouseclinic.com. au.
Wimmera Health Care Group, as a vaccine Grampians Sub Hub in Horsham, is also working a busy vaccination program.
The group has also been busy testing people for COVID-19, testing 1496 people for the virus in July, double the number in June. It has reported testing numbers continuing to remain high in August.