Over 60s are urged to register for vaccination
People over 60 in old age homes will be the first to be vaccinated in the Garden Route district from Monday, 24 May, starting in the George sub-district.
The rest of the sub-districts - Hessequa, Knysna, Bitou, Mossel Bay, Kannaland and Oudtshoorn - will follow in the week of 31 May.
“We plan to start vaccinating the rest of those who are over 60 and who have registered, at our sub-district sites in June. This is all dependent on the number of vaccinations we receive and when we do receive them. Those who have registered will then receive an SMS with a date, time and venue.
“SMS messages will be sent out a few days in advance in order for clients to make the necessary arrangements. Please do not visit vaccination sites if you have not received your SMS to confirm your appointment,” said district director Zee Brickles.
Residents 60 years and older are encouraged to register for their vaccine. “We implore the community, friends and family of people 60 years and older to offer your help to get them registered. We are all in this together and no person should be left behind.”
To register, visit www.westerncape.gov. za (link is external) and click on the link, or Dial *134*832# and follow the prompts (free on all South African Networks), or WhatsApp the word REGISTER to 0600 123456.
When you are registered, you can expect: An SMS confirming your registration. A second SMS with an appointment date and the place. For those who have already registered this should come in the next two to three weeks.
Get vaccinated with your first dose:
Proof of vaccination card. An appointment date for your second dose (if it is a two-dose vaccine). Bedridden persons or those with severe disability at home, who wish to be vaccinated:
In such cases, teams will be sent to homes to do vaccinations. “We will, however, need the details of these people and ask that family or friends give their names and addresses at the nearest clinic so we can keep a register,” Brickles said.