Health Alert – Coronavirus

PLEASE DO NOT PRESENT AT THE PRACTICE IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS:

• Fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath

Please call Reception on 03 8339 8800 to book a telehealth consult to discuss your concerns.

COVID VACCINES

FROM 22ND MARCH, SOMERTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE WILL BE A COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC. The Practice will be receiving a set allocation COVID-19 vaccines – 100 doses per week for Phase 1b:

• adults over 70
• all other health workers not in Phase 1a
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 55
• adults with a chronic/serious health condition (excluding mild/moderate asthma)
• critical and high risk workers.

Please see our fact sheet for more detailed information

To check your eligibility, please visit:
https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

To book an appointment, please book online or call the Practice on 03 8339 8800. PLEASE NOTE: Proof of eligibility will be required – including if you are getting a COVID-19 vaccine because of your occupation. If you are a new patient, a health summary with details of your relevant medical condition(s) will also be required.