No need to look any further for a COVID-19 jab, with one stop shop now open

Lismore residents aged over 50 can get a COVID-19 vaccination while they pick up the groceries thanks to a new clinic which opened on Monday.

FIRST JAB: Fay Birney, 83, was delighted to be the first person to receive a COVID-19 Jab at the NNSWLHD's new clinic at Lismore Square. L-R Ms Birney, Lismore Base Hospital Clinic and Lismore Square Clinic Manager, Sandra Vidler and nurse Schipanski. Photo: Alison Paterson

People were already in line when the newest COVID-19 vaccination clinic opened at Lismore Square today.

First in line was Fay Birney, 83, who said she was thrilled to get the jab.

“It was much better to come to Lismore Square than driving to see a doctor in Ballina,” she said.

NEW CLINIC: Lismore residents can now book ahead to get their COVID-19 jab at the NNSWLHD's new clinic at Lismore Square which opened n Monday May 24, 2021.

On Monday May 24, 2021, Northern NSW Local Health District chief executive Wayne Jones

said members of the public aged 50 and over can access the AstraZeneca COVID-19

vaccination through a new clinic at Lismore Square Shopping Centre.

Mr Jones said the clinic will be open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm.

“Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 1800 438 829 (1800 GETVAX),” he said.

Mr Jones said the clinic is an added measure to support the vaccination rollout currently underway for those who cannot access the vaccine through their usual General Practitioner (GP).

Mr Jones said the new clinic was added opportunity for people to use if their GP was not participating in the COVID-19 rollout.

“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,” he 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 covidvaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility.

People ag announced that ed 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 is 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