Covid-19: HSC students get Pfizer vaccination jab at Quodos Bank Arena
Thousands of Year 12 students in hot spots have booked in to get their Covid-19 vaccinations at Qudos Bank Arena to ensure that they can sit their HSC safely.
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Thousands of Year 12 students in western and southwestern Sydney hot spots have been offered Covid-19 vaccinations at Qudos Bank Arena to ensure they can sit their Higher School Certificate exams safely.
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) chief executive Graeme Loy encouraged all eligible HSC students across the region to book in for their free appointment at Sydney Olympic Park.
“This is a very important opportunity for all Year 12 students in the areas of concern to get vaxxed and guard against the spread of Covid-19,” he said.
As of Tuesday, more than half of the eligible students had registered to receive their first Covid-19 vaccination.
Day one of the mass vaccination initiative was booked out as almost 3000 senior students arrived for their designated appointments at Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Park.
NSW Health is offering 24,000 first-dose vaccination appointments between August 9 and August 14.
Owen Hainsworth, who attends The Ponds High School, was one of the first students through the doors and said he was grateful for the opportunity to be vaccinated ahead of his HSC trials and exams.
“This is a milestone to move forward, away from this pandemic. I think everyone needs to get the jab; if everyone does their part then we can find our normal again,” he said.
“It’s a light at the end of the tunnel. After 13 years of schooling …. being able to go back in person means everything.”
Any student from the affected LGAs who has not yet received a booking link should contact their school. Students can call the NSW Health Qudos Bank Arena Vaccination Centre on 1800 922 886 for more information or if they require assistance completing their booking.
For more information about the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in NSW please go to nsw.gov.au/covid-19
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