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COVID-19 Vaccination

The COVID-19 vaccine is available across Gippsland. Vaccination is free, fast and effective. Here’s what you need to know.

Updated advice from ATAGI

ATAGI now recommends a 2023 COVID -19 vaccine booster dose for adults aged 65 and over, as well as adults between 18-64 years who have medical comorbidities, if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was six months ago or longer and regardless of the number of prior doses received.

ATAGI advises the following groups should consider a 2023 booster dose if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was six months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received.

  • All Adults aged 18-64 years without risk factors for severe COVID-19
  • Children and adolescents aged 5-17 years who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19, or disability with significant or complex health needs.

Keep all your boosters up to date and keep your family and the community safe.

Booster doses will make sure the protection from your first two COVID-19 vaccinations is even stronger and longer lasting.

Find out more here https://www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-2023-booster-advice

Key contacts

Coronavirus Hotline

1800 675 398

Where to get your vaccination

To find your nearest vaccinating GP clinics, check the Victorian Government’s COVID website or the 24-hour coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder is another option. Find a clinic near you that suits your needs. You can use the Vaccine Clinic Finder to book for yourself, your children, or someone else.

You can call EVA

If you need assistance booking a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, EVA can help. EVA is a simple callback service to help people book a vaccine.

Simply SMS ‘Hey EVA’ to 0481 611 382.  A trained call agent from the National Coronavirus Helpline will then call you to help book your COVID-19 vaccination. EVA is available every day from 7am to 10pm with free interpreting.

For more information see Easy Vaccine Access (EVA) | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

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