Western NSW Local Health District are returning with the Australian Defence Force to deliver another pop-up vaccination clinic in Cowra on October 8, 9 and 10.
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The Pfizer vaccine will be available at this clinic for those aged 12 years and over.
Students are encouraged to take up this opportunity ahead of the return to face-to-face learning.
Anyone aged 12 to 15 years must be accompanied by their parent, guardian or nominated carer.
Anyone who recently missed their second Pfizer dose appointment with the clinic due to being in isolation, but are now okay to attend, is urged to come along.
No appointment is needed, simply speak to the team onsite and it is recommended residents bring along their first dose vaccination record.
No bookings are needed for anyone looking to receive their first dose.
Those attending will need to bring a form of identification and, where able, their Medicare card.
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The queue may be long, so people are encouraged to prepare by bringing along food, drink, a hat, sunscreen and a portable chair if needed.
If people have mobility or accessibility difficulties and can't get to a clinic, they can phone 1800 684 523 and leave a message with their name, number and the town the clinic is in and one of the team members will get in touch with them.
Second dose clinics will be scheduled.
People MUST NOT ATTEND the clinic if they:
- Are waiting on a COVID-19 test result (unless this was a surveillance test only and the person is not unwell).
- Are a CONFIRMED close contact of a CONFIRMED positive COVID-19 case.
- Are unwell. Anyone with COVID symptoms should get tested and isolate until they receive a negative test result.
- Have had ANY other vaccination (including flu) in the previous seven days.
For further Covid-19 Vaccination information please visit: https://wnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-information/covid-19-vaccination
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