The Department of Health has launched its Summer Vax Drive campaign, with three weeks of intensive publicity aimed at helping the State reach a 90 per cent COVID-19 vaccination rate.
With the recent success of clinics in supermarkets, the Department has extended the initiative in the lead-up to Christmas, providing shoppers with vaccination opportunities.
In a statement, the Department said clinics would continue at various Woolworths and Aldi supermarkets until 12 December.
“The Keeping Culture Safe and Strong: Vaccination Focus message will also continue to run across the State to drive up the vaccination rates of Aboriginal communities,” it said.
“COVID-19 vaccination clinics will continue to operate with no appointment necessary at more than 100 locations across the State.”
Minister for Health, Roger Cook said the Summer Vax Drive was a great opportunity for anyone not vaccinated to simply walk in and get vaccinated.
“The continued support of these venues allows us to further provide opportunities to Western Australians to get vaccinated and helps cement the great job Western Australians have done so far, but we need to keep that momentum going,” Mr Cook said.
“This intensive effort to vaccinate as many people as possible is required now to ensure Western Australia is both protected and prepared for the inevitable arrival of COVID-19,” he said.
The Minister said the campaign was all about ease and convenience.
“Not only can you get your vaccine at more than a hundred clinics across the State, but also at your local GP, pharmacy and now your grocery store – there are no more excuses,” Mr Cook said.
