COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available at the GV Health Vaccination Hub at the McIntosh Centre in Shepparton, and at GV Health vaccine sub-hubs in Mansfield, Kilmore, Cobram, Seymour and Kyabram, and on the vaccination buses Maxine Vaccine and Jabba the Bus.
Anyone aged 18 years and over who had their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine more than six months ago is encouraged to get a COVID-19 booster now.
Most people will receive the Pfizer vaccine as their booster dose regardless of which COVID-19 vaccine they received for their initial two doses.
Dr Helen Roberts, medical lead for GV Health’s COVID-19 vaccination program said, “Now that we’ve achieved over 95% double dose rates in the GV Health local public health unit area, it’s time to turn our attention to booster shots. It’s important to get a
COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to help maintain protection against COVID-19″.
Dr Roberts also said GV Health is gearing up for a large demand for booster shots from January 2022 onwards when more people will become eligible having had their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine six months prior.
There is no need to make a booking for a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose at GV Health vaccination sites – people can simply walk-in to the Hub, the sub-hubs or the buses. If people would like to make a booking, please call 1800 675 398 (select 1 – 1 – 1) or book online at: vms.powerappsportals.com. Booster shots are also available from GPs or pharmacies.
