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Booster wait reduced

VICTORIANS over the age of 18 will now be eligible to get their vital third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after three months.

“If you got your second dose in October or earlier, now’s the time to come along to one of our major state-run centres this weekend and get your third, to protect yourself and the community for the busy year ahead,” Premier Daniel Andrews said.

“Thousands of appointments are available, walk-in capacity has been expanded, opening hours have been extended, and more vaccinators will be on the floor.”

Victoria has already delivered more than $3 million in vaccine enhancement grants to 263 GPs and pharmacies across the state, with 106 of those participants also receiving additional grants worth $10,000 each to support more staff resources from last weekend.

Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccination-centres for locations, hours and access information before walking up. Bookings can also be made online at portal.cvms.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 675 398.

Those who want to get their third dose at a local GPs or pharmacy can also book through the online clinic finder at covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking/.

CONTACTS

Swan Hill District Health vaccination clinic5033 9960

Bendigo Health1800 675 398

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (walk in available for Aboriginal community, appointments available for all eligible community members)

Kerang5412 6004

Swan Hill5032 8600

Mildura1800 183 593

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