By Dominique Tassell
Dates are available for the Warwick vaccine clinic at the end of this month.
Darling Downs Health will provide doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at a clinic at the Warwick Showgrounds.
The clinic will be set up from Tuesday 24 August to Friday 27 August from 8.30am to 3.50pm and on Saturday 28 August from 8.30am to 1pm.
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.
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”.
