RESIDENTS are urged to remain vigilant over Christmas in the wake of Omicron’s spread. If you are approaching the five-month interval since your second COVID-19 vaccine, you are now eligible for a booster shot. Australia’s chief medical officer Paul Kelly has said that three vaccine doses present the same level of protection against Omicron as two doses did against the Delta strain.
Vaccinations from GV Health run premises will be closed over Christmas. The McIntosh Centre was closed for holidays on Christmas Day and will remain closed until Monday, January 3, 2022. Please check with your GP or local pharmacy for availability of booster shots over the holidays.
Testing sites remain open although hours and availability are subject to change. If you have symptoms and need a test, do not wait too long. The worst gift you can give these holidays is the gift of COVID-19.
Testing site festive season opening times at time of print:
McIntosh Centre at Shepparton Showgrounds, High Street Shepparton.
Closed Friday, December 24 and will remain closed until Tuesday, December 28.
Opens Wednesday, December 29 – Friday, December 31, 8.45am – 4.45pm.
Closed from Saturday, January 1 – Monday, January 3.
GV Health public hospital Acute Respiratory Clinic, Graham Street Shepparton.
Open Christmas Day 7.30am – 11.30am.
Open Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26 until Monday, January 3, 8am – 4.30pm.
From January 3 testing and vaccine services should return as usual. These services are subject to change. For current information on testing sites, please go to www.gvhealth.org.au/covid-19
