By Dominique Tassell
Stanthorpe and Warwick are set to get vaccine clinics in town this month.
Darling Downs Health will provide doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at a clinic at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds from Tuesday 10 August to Friday 13 August.
A Warwick clinic is expected to arrive in town towards the end of the month, with details to be announced in the coming days.
Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi broke the news this morning on Rose City FM, encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves and get the jab.
Southern Downs Regional Council has facilitated the use of the showgrounds for the clinics.
The clinic in Stanthorpe will be open from 8.30am to 3.50pm from Tuesday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 1pm on Friday.
Vaccinations will be provided in line with current Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendations and guidelines.
Everyone who is eligible, and wants to have a vaccine, can pre-register their interest.
Registrations can also be done online via www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au and when registering online, those interested should select “any other eligible criteria” to complete your form.
DDH recommends that if you have questions about the vaccine, talk to your doctor or health care worker to get the right, up-to-date information.
“The vaccination is safe and is free. It is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community,” Annette Scott, Executive Lead for the Darling Downs Health Emergency Operations Centre, said.
If you plan to attend the clinic, please bring ID, your Medicare card, and a pen.
DDH emphasised that people who have received one dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine, which has been provided recently through GPs and Aboriginal Medical Services, should receive a second dose of Astra Zeneca and NOT a Pfizer vaccine.
“If you are unsure which vaccine you have received, talk to doctor or health care worker”.
