Keen for vaccine?
Anyone wanting to be vaccinated in Bass Coast has several options, but expect delays.
Are you keen to receive your Covid vaccination?
People aged over 50 are eligible to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, while people aged 40 - 49 are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.
Anyone wanting to be vaccinated in Bass Coast has several options.
The vaccination clinic at the Wonthaggi Town Hall
Run by Bass Coast Health, bookings can be made by calling 1800 675 398. The clinic also accepts walk ins.
BCH has advised today's session is fully booked. People with a booking will be prioritised, so while the clinic does accept walk ins, it has advised people without a booking may experience a delay and have called on people to be patient.
The clinic is open tomorrow (Saturday, May 29) from 8.30am until 1pm, and will operate every day next week.
On Monday, it will open from 9am until 7pm, then for the rest of the week, it will open from 9am until 4pm, depending on demand.
You must bring proof of ID and your Medicare card.
Medical clinics and GPs
The following clinics are taking bookings for vaccinations, but according the the Federal government website (covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au) most are booked out for the next seven days. All accept online bookings, except where otherwise indicated.
- Wonthaggi Respiratory Clinic
- South Gippsland Family Medicine
- San Remo Medical Clinic
- Inverloch Healthcare (phone bookings only)
- Cowes Medical Centre / Grandview Medical Clinic
Check your vaccine eligibility and find the nearest vaccination clinic at covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au.
Call the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 to make a booking at a state run clinic. The government has advised the hotline is experiencing unprecedented demand and many people are having difficulty getting through. For more information visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine
