Published on 18 July 2022
Staff COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Following the recent announcement about expanded eligibility for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 30 and over, the West Metro Vaccination Program team will be running staff vaccination clinics across all Western Health sites.
All staff aged 30 and over are encouraged to get a fourth dose as soon as possible. The interval recommended between a third dose (or a recent COVID-19 infection) and a fourth dose is now three months.
The walk-in clinics will be held at the following locations this week, you do not need to make a booking.
| WHERE CAN I GET THE JAB? | WHEN? |
| Sunshine Hospital, ground floor of the Western Centre for Health Research and Education. | Tuesday 19 July, 10am – 3pm
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| Footscray Hospital, Mavis Mitchell Education Room | Wednesday 20 July, 10am – 3pm |
| Bacchus Marsh Hospital, Board Room | Thursday 21 July, 10am – 3pm |
| Sunbury Hospital, Consultant Clinics (near Reception) | Friday 22 July, 10am – 12pm |
| Melton Health, Pink Module Group Room | Friday 22 July, 1pm – 3pm
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These clinics will be held regularly, head to the Coronavirus microsite for updates about upcoming clinics.
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer updated the fourth COVID-19 vaccination recommendations last week, following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI)
While a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is not mandated for healthcare workers at this stage, we highly recommend it for staff who are eligible. Vaccination is one of our most powerful tools for keeping our patients, our families, our communities – and ourselves – safe during the ongoing pandemic.