With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community, Western Health is introducing a COVID-19 vaccine booster program for eligible staff and volunteers. From Wednesday 3 January 2024 a number of pop up vaccine hubs will begin operation.
Booster doses
A booster dose is available for all staff and volunteers:
- aged 65 years and over
- aged 18 to 64 who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19
- aged 18 to 64 who have a disability with significant or complex health needs
A second COVID-19 booster dose is recommended for all adults aged 75 years and over.
All Western Health staff and volunteers aged 65 to 74 years, and those aged 18 to 64 years with severe immunocompromise, are eligible for a second booster dose after discussion with their healthcare provider.
To qualify for a booster, a minimum of six months should have passed since receiving the last COVID-19 booster or since a confirmed infection, whichever is more recent.
The date you had your last COVID-19 vaccine is on your COVID-19 digital certificate.
How to get a booster dose at Western Health
Pop up clinics will be held at the following locations and times:
- Sunshine Hospital – every Wednesday and Friday (8.30am to 12pm) from Wednesday 3 January 2024
- Williamstown Hospital – fortnightly Thursday (12pm to 1pm) from Thursday 4 January 2024
- Sunbury Day Hospital – fortnightly Thursday (12pm to 1pm) from Thursday 4 January 2024
- Bacchus Marsh Hospital – weekly on Friday (1pm to 2pm) from Friday 5 January 2024
- Footscray Hospital – weekly on Monday (9am to 11am) from Monday 8 January 2024
- Melton Health – fortnightly Monday (1pm to 2pm) from Monday 15 January 2024
Scan the QR code to make your booking and don’t forget your Medicare card.
Safety of COVID-19 booster dose
As with previous booster doses, mild side effects may be experienced following the new booster dose. Read the latest information about COVID-19 vaccine safety and side effects before receiving your booster.