Dandenong Ranges and Ferntree Gully residents are now eligible to get their vital third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine after three months, in an effort from the Victorian government to increase immunity before school and work returns in full.
Premier Daniel Andrews said thousands more appointments will be available as walk-in capacity increases and opening hours are extended for a vaccination blitz this weekend.
The blitz will supported by deploying dozens of extra vaccinators and cubicles on site at key centres.
“If you got your second dose in October or earlier, now’s the time to come along to one of our major state-run centres this weekend and get your third, to protect yourself and the community for the busy year ahead,” Mr Andrews said.
The closest major centres for Dandenong Ranges and Ferntree Gully residents to receive their third dose are Dandenong Plaza and Sandown Racecourse.
Dandenong Plaza is offering walk-ups for Pfizer vaccinations from 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. The Moderna vaccine will not be available.
Sandown Racecourse is offering walk-ups for Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations from 9am to 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday.
Local GP’s and pharmacies will also have third dose Pfizer appointments available at:
Commercial Rd Medical Centre
Mountain Gate Medical Centre
Family Clinic Mountain Gate
Ferngate Medical Centre
Greater Knox Family Clinic
Boronia Mall Clinic
Orion Medical Centre
Boronia Discount Drug Store
Chemist Discount Centres, Upper Ferntree Gully and Boronia
Moderna vaccinations are available at:
PharmaSave Boronia Discount Pharmacy
Boronia Junction Amcal Pharmacy
Boronia Discount Drug Store
Chemist Discount Centres Upper Ferntree Gully and Boronia
Chemist Warehouse Westfield Knox
Doctors@Knox
Pharmacy@Knox 24 Hours Supercare
Priceline Pharmacy Knox
Med Central Knox
Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccination-centres for locations, hours and access information before walking up. Bookings can also be made online at www.portal.cvms.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 675 398.
Those who want to get their third dose at a local GP or pharmacy can also book through the online clinic finder at www.covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking/.
