HORSHAM Amcal is running more walk-in AstraZeneca vaccination clinics to get residents vaccinated.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
On Monday, August 23 walk-ins are welcome until closing at 5.30pm.
On Tuesday, August 26, Amcal will also host a late night walk-in clinic until 7pm to help cater for workers.
Pharmacist and owner of Horsham Amcal Carly Streeter said on the Sunday walk-in day, they administered 54 doses.
"We just want to make it as accessible as possible," she said.
IN OTHER NEWS:
"Sometimes people, especially young people, have been frustrated in being able to get an appointment and get it done.
"We wanted to make it easy, just come in and get it done."
Ms Streeter said she personally wanted to see as many people as possible.
"This is the only way we have to get out of this, the more people we can get vaccinated in the community the better," she said.
Ms Streeter said everyone over 18 was welcome to get their vaccination and the staff would work through any issues a patient had.
"Number one, bring your Medicare card and make sure you are well hydrated," she said.
"Drink plenty of water leading up to the vaccination.
"We sit down and discuss the risks will all patients before giving the vaccine and answer any questions they have."
Ms Streeter said pharmacies may get Moderna vaccinations in a couple of months but said people shouldn't wait given the delays already in the vaccination rollout in Australia.
"The way the roll out has gone so far, everything has been late," she said.
"Ideally, pharmacies would have been vaccinating months ago."
Ms Streeter said if residents are over 18 to get the vaccine.
"The best vaccine you can get is the one you can have today," she said.
The Mail-Times has removed the paywall from our stories relating to health warnings and safety of the community in regards to the coronavirus. However, we depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.