Shopping centre COVID-19 vaccination centre takes a mere 60 seconds to book

If you are having trouble booking in a COVID-19 vaccination, the Northern NSW Local Health District pop-up clinic at Lismore Square offers a speedy alternative.

EASY JAB BOOKING: Lismore residents can now book ahead to get their COVID-19 jab at the Northern NSW Local Health District's new clinic at Lismore Square which opened on Monday May 24, 2021.

The more people who get their COVID-19 inoculation the better of the community will be.

This is the message from Northern NSW Local Health District chief executive Wayne Jones at the opening of the new COVID-19 clinic at Lismore Square on Monday.

Amid confusion on which jab to get, this journalist decided to follow the advice Mr Jones gave yesterday.

And it took less than 60 seconds.

On Tuesday morning I rang 1800 438 829 (1800 GETVAX) and spoke with a pleasant woman who asked me a number of questions, including was I over 50 years old and had I received any inoculations of any kind in the weeks prior.

Yes and no were my replies.

“You can come in tomorrow” she said.

“What time would you like?”

So I’m now ready to roll up my sleeve.

It was that easy.

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

“Bookings are essential,” he said.

”You can book by calling 1800 438 829 (1800 GETVAX)”.

Mr 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).

How to get your COVID-19 vaccination

Pop up clinic – At Lismore Square – Call 1800 438 829 (1800 GETVAX).

Your GP – If they are participating in the vaccination rollout

According to the NSW Health website, vaccination clinics and participating general practices across the state are open for COVID-19 vaccination bookings.

If you are eligible in Phase 1a, Phase 1b or aged 50 years or older you can book an appointment now.

To check your eligibility and to book an appointment at a location near you, visit the Australian Government eligibility checker.

More locations are being added regularly so check back to find a clinic near you.

If you are aged 40-49 years and not currently eligible as part of Phase 1a or 1b you can register your interest to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

You will be contacted when appointments become available in your area.