Where to book Covid booster, children’s vax in South Burnett – full list

As Covid case numbers explode with only weeks before kids go back to school, this is when and where you can book a booster or children’s vaccine in the South Burnett. SEE THE LIST:

The rapid spread of Covid across the South Burnett has sent demand for the vaccine and booster jab skyrocketing, especially with children only weeks away from returning to school.

Queensland Health data indicates there were 273 confirmed cases of Covid in the South Burnett local government area as of 7pm on Tuesday.

Nearly 88 per cent residents aged 15 and up were fully vaccinated against Covid as of Monday, with nearly 92 per cent having had their first dose.

Children aged between five and 11 were made eligible for the Covid jab from Monday and thousands across the state have already received their first dose.

This age bracket will receive two smaller doses of the Pfizer vaccine than those aged 12 and up, with an eight-week period between jabs.

The vaccine rollout comes as the State Government delays the beginning of the Queensland school year in a bid to prevent children being in class at the anticipated peak of the Omicron wave later this month.

Prep to Year 10 students will return to the classroom on February 7 while Years 11 and 12 will begin remote learning on January 31, with all schools to remain open to supervise the children of essential workers.

Darling Downs Health acting executive lead for health emergency operations Michelle Forrest emphasised the importance of the vaccine in protecting children and the wider community against Covid.

“Although most children tend to experience only a mild illness when compared to adults, severe illness and rare long-term complications of Covid have still been reported in Australia and internationally.

“Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect your child from getting seriously ill.

“Additionally, children who are vaccinated are less likely to transmit the virus to other family members, friends, and members of their community who are at risk of becoming very unwell.”

While supply shortages and increased demand have made it difficult for South Burnett residents to book in their Covid vaccines, GPs and pharmacies still have spots available this month.

This is the full list of the South Burnett medical centres offering Covid vaccines, boosters, and how soon you can book in:

Kingaroy Town Hall

Currently offering: Pfizer vaccines and boosters for eligible adults, children aged five and up

When: Thursday from 8am – 4pm, Friday from 8am – noon

Murgon Town Hall

Currently offering: Pfizer vaccines and boosters for eligible adults and children over the age of five

When: Thursday from 8am to 1pm, January 18 from 1pm – 4.30pm, January 19 from 8am – 5.30pm, January 20 from 8am – 1pm

Contact: Taking walk-ins only

Bunya Pines Family Practice

Currently offering: Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines for adults; no children’s vaccines at this stage

First availability: Clinic could not confirm

Contact: Book online or call [phone] to make an appointment

Taabinga Family Practice

Currently offering: Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines available for adults; children’s Pfizer vaccines

First availability: Regular appointments available, but patients should call a week in advance

Contact: Book online or call [phone] to make an appointment

Kingaroy Medical Centre

Currently offering: Adult vaccines on hold due to supply issues; children’s Pfizer vaccines

First availability: Adult vaccines to resume when stock arrives; children’s vaccines from February

Contact: Book online or call [phone] to make an appointment

Nanango Medical Centre

Currently offering: Pfizer vaccines for adults and children

First availability: Adult vaccines from February 8; children’s appointments available from Monday

Contact: Book online or call [phone] to make an appointment

Murgon Family Medical Practice

Currently offering: AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for adults; no children’s vaccines at this stage

First availability: Staff could not confirm

Contact: Book online or call [phone] to make an appointment