Mass vaccination centre to open at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
A mass vaccination centre will open in Brisbane this week providing Pfizer to everyone over the age of 16 years in a move set to “supercharge” Queensland’s vaccine rollout.
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A mass vaccination centre will open at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday to vaccinate everyone from ages 16 years and up.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the move as the state ramps up jabs following delivery of extra Pfizer supply from the Commonwealth.
About 1000 to 1500 doses per day would be administered on site to begin with.
By Saturday, Queensland Health predict 3000 doses per day will be administered at BCEC.
The centre will offer free parking to people booked in and will operate daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, seven days a week.
However, walk-ins will not be accepted.
Ms Palaszczuk said the state was also inviting all people aged 16 to 59 to register for their Pfizer shots with Queensland Health.
“For people who are already on that waiting list from Queensland Health, you will be prioritised,” she said.
“But as we work through that list, now we are opening up for anyone between the ages of 16 and 59.”
The centre’s opening will mean the closing of vaccination clinics at the Princess Alexandra and Mater South Bank hospitals.
The adult vaccination program currently running at the Queensland Children’s Hospital will also be diverted to BCEC so that hospital could concentrate on child vaccinations.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said it was great to have enough supply to be able to open up the mass vaccination centre.
“It’s all about making vaccination as safe and convenient for thousands and thousands of people as we possibly can, which will supercharge our vaccination rate.”
The centre will be giving out first and second shots of Pfizer and second shots of AstraZeneca.
People can also book for AstraZeneca shots at GPs and at chemists.
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