COVID-19 vaccinations in Gayndah Monday, May 10 – Wednesday, May 12 What’s happening? Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the Gayndah community through a three-day outreach clinic from May 10-12. WBHHS is supporting the Queensland and Australian governments in rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine in planned stages. We are one of a number of vaccine providers, alongside General Practitioners across the Wide Bay Burnett region. Currently there are no medical practices in Gayndah able to provide the vaccine, although this may change in future. However, WBHHS is working closely with local practices in an effort to vaccinate Gayndah residents who would like to be protected against COVID-19, and whose nearest available practices offering the vaccine would otherwise be in Mundubbera or Biggenden. WBHHS medical specialists continue to recommend that all people be assessed for COVID-19 vaccination. Our outreach clinic will offer the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is preferred for people aged 50 and older. Those under 50 may still choose to have the vaccine, but should discuss the risks and benefits to them personally with the clinic medical officer to decide if it’s right for them. If you have general questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, including safety information and a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Queensland Government COVID-19 vaccine web page at www.qld.gov.au/covid19vaccine. How do I book an appointment? Making a vaccination appointment is as simple as calling our Wide Bay booking hotline on 4303 8700 from 8am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday – or leave a message outside those hours and one of our team members will call you back. You can also: • Register your interest by visiting the Queensland Government booking site at https://www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au/registerforvaccination/. A staff member can then contact you about an appointment if you are eligible. • Attend Gayndah Hospital in person between the hours of 12-5pm on May 10, 7am-5pm on May 11 and 7am-9am on May 12. Please be aware you may not be able to secure an immediate appointment. What do I need to bring with me? The vaccination clinics will take place at Gayndah Hospital. When you attend your appointment, you’ll need to bring with you: • Your Medicare card (if you have one) • Information about any medical conditions, medication, allergies or previous vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccinations in Gayndah (WBHHS) – V1.0, 27/4/2021 1 .