The race is on

FULLY EQUIPPED VACCINATION CLINIC... Principal pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse Shepparton, Ehab Mikhail in the store's fully functioning clinic. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

Getting vaccinated against Covid is a race against time. According to the latest Department of Health statistics, only 56 percent of eligable residents in Greater Shepparton have had their first jab and only 33 percent have had two jabs.

With the transmissions we have seen in Greater Shepparton over the past few weeks, more people need to get vaccinated and soon. But standing in line for hours on end is often not an option.

Chemist Warehouse Shepparton are now able to provide vaccinations simply by booking a visit online or using the Q-R code in-store, by ringing the store or making a booking in person.

Ehab Mikhail, principal pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse Shepparton said, “We are aiming to get as many people vaccinated as possible, to help eliminate the spread of the virus. Our vaccination clinic has all the features and functions necessary to ensure privacy and health security.

“We will be providing vaccinations Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm.”

Chemist Warehouse Shepparton have sufficient staff to ensure two pharmacists are available to administer the vaccine and provide first aid security at all times.

Chemist Warehouse are located at 425 Wyndham St, Shepparton and can be reached on 5821 6000.

FULLY EQUIPPED VACCINATION CLINIC… Principal pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse Shepparton, Ehab Mikhail in the store’s fully functioning clinic. Photo: Steve Hutcheson