Messages from Queensland Health have been sent to millions of people across the State urging those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so.
The text and recorded voice messages are part of the Department’s campaign to ramp up the vaccination rollout.
Minister for Health, Yvette D’Ath said on the phone, online, television, radio and in the newspaper “wherever we can, we’re encouraging Queenslanders to get vaccinated”.
“By texting millions of Queenslanders, we’ll reach a lot of people who we might struggle to communicate with in other ways,” Ms D’Ath said.
The text in part will read: “This is a message from Queensland Health. Get your COVID-19 vaccine today. It’s safe, effective and free.
“If you’ve already been vaccinated, please encourage your family and friends to do so as well. Thanks Queensland!”
The Minister said people should not treat the message as spam and block the number, as it was used nationally for emergencies and disasters.
Ms D’Ath said when Queensland received more vaccines from the Commonwealth, it would continue to ramp up the State’s rollout.
“Our promotions have worked incredibly well to date,” she said.
“We’ve proven that if we have the vaccines, we can get them in arms quickly, safely and effectively.
“Campaigns like this will give thousands of Queenslanders the extra encouragement they need to protect themselves and their families,” Ms D’Ath said.
