More than 10,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have now been delivered to eligible people in Ararat.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The EGHS clinic has safely delivered over six thousand doses of vaccine, while Ararat Medical Centre has administered over 4500 doses, and both are continuing to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the community.
"The fantastic uptake has seen a majority of the eligible population in the community fully vaccinated," East Grampians Health Service chief executive Andrew Freeman said.
The eligibility criteria has recently been expanded and the current eligibility for state run vaccination clinics (EGHS) is determined by the Victorian Government.
OTHER NEWS:
The Pfizer vaccine is now available for all adults aged 40-59, Priority Groups (please phone 1800 675 398 or 5352 9363 to find out current eligibility criteria and age range - criteria is subject to change) as well as 12-18 year olds with a medical condition.
The AstraZeneca vaccine is available for those aged 60 plus and not in a priority group, as well as those aged 18 - 39 years with informed consent.
To book an appointment at the EGHS Vaccination Clinic, please phone 1800 675 398 or 5352 9363 or for an appointment at the Ararat Medical Centre phone 5352 2311.
While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from The Ararat Advertiser. To make sure you're up-to-date with all the news from across the Ararat shire, sign up here.
