A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic has opened at Lismore Square

The health boss says the pandemic was far from over, and opening a clinic in a central location was another step towards getting more people vaccinated sooner.

A new COVID-19 clinic will open at Lismore Square on Monday. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP)

If you are 50 and over, you can now access the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination through a new clinic at Lismore Square Shopping Centre from today (Monday May 24).

The clinic will be open Monday to Friday from 7.30am-4pm.

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 1800 438 829 (1800 GETVAX).

Northern NSW Local Health District chief executive, Wayne Jones, said the clinic was

an added measure to support the vaccination rollout currently underway for those

who cannot access the vaccine through their usual general practitioner (GP).

“By providing this vaccination clinic at such a central and accessible location, we’re

making it even easier for people in the community to receive their vaccination,” Mr

Jones said.

“We know that this pandemic is far from over, and vaccination is a key part of

protecting our community from the most severe effects of COVID-19.

“I encourage everyone who is eligible to get a vaccination, to do so as soon as

possible.”

Anyone in Northern NSW aged 50 and over can book to receive the AstraZeneca

vaccine through GPs or other participating clinics, by visiting covid-

vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility.

People aged 40-49 can register their interest to receive the Pfizer vaccine at

https://www.nsw.gov.au/

In Northern NSW the Pfizer vaccine will be available through clinics at The Tweed

Hospital, Lismore Base Hospital and Grafton Base Hospital.

The Lismore Square COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be located at Shop 13, next

to Kmart at Lismore Square, corner of Brewster and Uralba streets, Lismore.

Open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4pm.

Phone [phone] (1800 GETVAX) to book.