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The Covid-19 vaccination is now available to everyone over the age of 12 in Douglas Shire. Image: CHHHS
The Covid-19 vaccination is now available to everyone over the age of 12 in Douglas Shire. Image: CHHHS


Anyone still waiting to be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination received some good news today with the announcement that everyone over the age of 12 is now eligibleto be vaccinated.

A spokesperson for Port Village Medical Centre said there is currently availability for both Pfizer and Astra Zeneca at both Port Village Medical Centre and Mossman Medical Centre.

Those interested are advised to please phone either Medical Centre for an appointment:

Port Village Medical Centre – Ph: 4099 5043
Mossman Medical Centre – Ph: 4098 1248


WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A PFIZER (Comirnaty) COVID-19 VACCINE

ALL people aged 12 years and over

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN ASTRA ZENECA (Vaxzevria) COVID-19 VACCINE
People aged 60 years and over
Any person over the age of 18 who has:

  • had a first dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), without any serious adverse events
  • made an informed decision based on an understanding of the risks and benefits.

WHO IS NOT YET ELIGIBLE FOR A COVID-19 VACCINE
Children under 12 years of age



 

  

  

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