Vax weekend aims at booster shots

MidCentral District Health Board are holding a wha¯nau Covid-19 vaccination event at the arena this weekend to support wha¯nau to protect themselves against the increasing risk of Omicron.

The event, which will run from 8.30am to 4pm on Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6, will be an opportunity for the whole wha¯nau to ensure they are up to date with their Covid-19 vaccinations and to protect vulnerable members of their community.

The clinic is offering first, second, and booster doses (for those over 18, where it has been 3+ months since their second dose) and vaccinations for 5-11 year-olds (with parental or guardian consent).

MidCentral DHB Covid-19 response manager Bronwen Warren says the weekend clinic is a great opportunity for wha¯nau to get vaccinated together and to get the answers to their questions.

“We have rostered on more vaccination and administration staff, which will lead to shorter waits, and we have free parking and colouring activities for the little ones.

“We’re trying to make the process as easy as possible, so our community can come together and take one more thing off their to-do list.”

With 69 per cent of those eligible in MidCentral having had their booster, Warren says there is still a number of those who are due for their booster that have not yet booked in or attended a walk-in clinic to get the shot.

The Wha¯nau Covid-19 Vaccination Weekend will be held this Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am to 4pm, at Arena Three, Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North (entrance through Gate 5 Pascal St).