Additional vaccination centres have been opened across the State following the success of improved performances at Victoria’s six high-volume vaccination centres.
Minister for Health, Martin Foley said phone bookings were strongly encouraged at all sites, including those which allowed walk-ins.
“We’ve worked hard to have 22 sites open to the eligible public by Monday, and there’ll be more to come,” Mr Foley said.
“Initially, we are asking Victorians to phone up and book if you aren’t headed to a high-volume vaccination centre,” he said.
“When Victorians call the booking service by dialling 1800 675 398 (and selecting option Three, option Two, option Two) they can discuss the centre that’s right for them, based on availability, age and vaccine type.”
Mr Foley said a number of the open access centres would offer a clear pathway to the Pfizer vaccine, strictly for those eligible to receive it.
The Minister said the Pfizer vaccine was supply limited and prioritised for eligible people, under the age of 50, in Phase 1A and 1B of the Commonwealth’s program.
He said the new vaccination centres were located at Bendigo Hospital; Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon Racecourse; Albury Wodonga Health, Wodonga Community vaccination clinic; GV Health, Shepparton Showgrounds McIntosh Centre; Eastern Health, Box Hill; Eastern Health, Ringwood East Community Clinic; Northern Health, Epping Monash Health, Monash Medical Centre; Monash Health, Dandenong; Monash Health, Kingston; Monash Health, Moorabbin; St John of God Hospital, Berwick; and Cranbourne Turf Club.
Further information on vaccination centres and COVID-19 vaccines can be accessed at this PS News link.
