Book in for a booster
Fully vaccinated people are now eligible for a booster shot and pharmacies are taking vaccination bookings now.
With the Omicron variant now spreading across the country, the message from health authorities and the government is to book in for a booster as soon as you are eligible.
Fully vaccinated people are now eligible for a booster five months after their second shot.
Cowes Priceline Pharmacy is taking vaccination bookings now and Pharmacist Greg Kossena said there’d been a big increase in bookings for boosters since the government announcement last week.
“The key point is they recommend people to get the booster one month earlier if they are going on holidays, to reduce the likely spread of the newer Omicron variant,” he explained.
“We had already been taking booster appointments prior to this announcement, however the uptake was very low. Not surprisingly, the bookings have now increased a hundred-fold.”
He said the store was struggling to keep up with the demand, due to supply of vaccine and having available vaccinators.
However he urged people to book in as soon as possible.
“We are still doing all three vaccine types. Pfizer and Moderna (recommended for boosters) as well remaining Astra Zeneca for primary course vaccinations.”
Bookings can be made at www.priceline.com.au/pharmacy-services/vaccines/covid-19-vaccination/
He said the pharmacy was fully booked up until early January, but he said they were also taking names for a waiting list.
“Disappointingly we still have had some people book and not attend, so it is worth leaving your details with our staff for any short notice cancellations.
“At the end of the day, the best advice is to get the earliest booster booking possible (minimum of five months after the second dose).”
Federal government booster advice at www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/getting-your-vaccination/booster-doses
