Mount Evelyn residents, young and old, looking to get their Pfizer vaccine may be able to walk into a local clinic this weekend to get their shots.
Lilydale Primary School will host a pop up vaccination clinic for children aged five to 11 to receive their first Covid-19 vaccine dose, while anyone eligible to receive their booster and young people over the age of 12 can receive their first or second dose as well.
Premier Daniel Andrews said the clinic is one of 15 popping up before school starts back as a final push to get children vaccinated.
“The countdown to Term 1 is on – and if parents haven’t organised to have their kids vaccinated yet, now’s the time. We’re making it easier than ever to get jabs in kids’ arms in a friendly environment, close to home,” he said.
“We’ve done everything we can to make school a safe place when kids get back in the classroom – but the best thing families can do to protect their children is get them protected by a vaccine as quickly as possible.”
The clinic is open to anyone from the local area and not just those who attend the school and will be open on Friday 28 January from 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 from 8am to 3pm.
Available vaccines include the paediatric Pfizer vaccine for children under 11 and the normal dosage of Pfizer for adults and those over 12.
Operating as a walk in clinic and an appointment based clinic, people can book via portal.cvms.vic.gov.au should they wish to.
All children aged five to 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can provide consent for the vaccination.
To find out more information about the vaccines contact your doctor or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/about-covid-19-vaccines
