Covid vaccine: Ipswich Hospital Cribb House Clinic open for aged care, disability workers

The state government has opened the door to more Ipswich workers as part of the widening of the vaccine rollout.

A call has gone out for Ipswich aged care and disability workers to book their Covid vaccination. Picture: Brendan Radke

THE call has gone out for aged care and disability workers to book in their Covid-19 vaccine for the Ipswich Hospital Cribb House clinic this weekend.

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath announced the widening of vaccine eligibility on Thursday morning, prompting the call across Ipswich.

The clinic is by appointment only and will not accept walk-ins.

Residential aged care facility and disability accommodation workers can make a booking, regardless of age, by emailing [e-mail] and bringing proof of employment to their appointment.

West Moreton Health Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Karyn Ehren said appointments were filling up quickly.

“The Ipswich Hospital Cribb House clinic is now open to people aged 40 to 49, so they can make an appointment with us for the Pfizer vaccine on the Queensland Health Getting Vaccinated page,” she said.

Mater is also launching a COVID-19 vaccination blitz with a six-week free community clinic to open in Springfield Saturday.

Eligible people living in Springfield and surrounding suburbs are being called on to roll up their sleeves, with Mater aiming to administer a total of 18,000 vaccinations by completion of the clinic in mid-July.

Mater COVID-19 vaccination coordinator Dr Trisha O’Moore-Sullivan said the pop-up clinic, at Springfield Towers on Sinnathamby Blvd, Springfield Central, would target aged care and disability workers as well as other frontline healthcare workers and people aged 40 – 49.

Residents are advised to note that Mater vaccinations are not occurring at Mater Private Hospital Springfield.

Qld Health minister Yvette D'ath. Picture Glenn Hampson

Appointment availability can take a few weeks due to high demand. More appointments will become available across Queensland Health vaccination hubs to support the faster daily rollout of the Pfizer vaccine.

People aged 50 and over are invited to make an appointment via the government’s Eligibility Checker to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at an approved CP, GP – led respiratory clinic or Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Service.

Those without internet access can phone the National coronavirus and COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 1800 020 080 to check their eligibility and make a booking.

People aged under 40 are not eligible to receive a vaccine at this stage unless they meet eligibility requirements under the Phase 1a, 1b or 2a categories.

People aged under 40 can register their interest for the vaccine using the Eligibility Checker.

Originally published as Covid vaccine: Ipswich Hospital Cribb House Clinic open for aged care, disability workers