Lilydale will host a pop up vaccination clinic for children to receive their first Covid-19 vaccine dose after becoming eligible in early January.
Those aged five to 11 year can get their vaccine at the Lilydale Primary School clinic this weekend, while anyone eligible to receive their booster and young people over the age of 12 can receive their first or second dose as well.
Premier Daniel Andrews said the clinic is one of 15 popping up before school starts back as a final push to get children vaccinated.
“The countdown to Term 1 is on – and if parents haven’t organised to have their kids vaccinated yet, now’s the time. We’re making it easier than ever to get jabs in kids’ arms in a friendly environment, close to home,” he said.
“We’ve done everything we can to make school a safe place when kids get back in the classroom – but the best thing families can do to protect their children is get them protected by a vaccine as quickly as possible.”
Available vaccines include the paediatric Pfizer vaccine for children under 11 and the normal dosage of Pfizer for adults and those over 12.
The clinic will be open on Friday 28 January from 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 from 8am to 3pm.
Operating as a walk in clinic and an appointment based clinic, people can book via portal.cvms.vic.gov.au should they wish to.
All children aged five to 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can provide consent for the vaccination.
The clinic is open to anyone from the local area and not just those who attend the school.
To find out more information about the vaccines contact your doctor or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/about-covid-19-vaccines
