VACCINATION HUB BULLETIN – SATURDAY 12 JUNE

June 12, 2021

Pfizer Vaccination Changes

Please note that due to ongoing vaccine supply issues, from Monday 14 June Department of Health advised changes will be in place for people wanting to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine:

Pre-existing bookings for first dose of Pfizer vaccine: Everyone who has already booked a first dose of Pfizer will receive their vaccine.

Access to second dose of the Pfizer vaccine: There is a commitment to ensuring everyone receives the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. To receive your second dose, please call the hotline 1800 675 398 to make a booking. From Monday 14 June 2021 until further notice, you cannot walk in to any COVID-19 Vaccination Hub to receive a Pfizer vaccine.

New bookings for first dose of Pfizer vaccine:
From June 14 2021 until further notice unfortunately you will not be able to book in to receive a first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The only exceptions are: people who work for Hotel Quarantine, people who work for Tidewatch, high rise accommodation residents and staff, Red Zone airport and marine port staff, and those with travel exemptions.

 Walk-in attendance at the Vaccination Hubs: Unfortunately you will not be able to walk in for any Pfizer vaccination. You will be required to make a booking by calling the hotline 1800 675 398.

Access to the AstraZeneca vaccine: Walk ins and bookings for AstraZeneca will continue without change until further notice.

 

Regards,

 

Shane Crowe
Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery