Victorians over the age of 18 will now be able to get their booster shot after three months.
This reduced timeframe of three months, which has been recommended by Victoria’s public health team, means that 1.2 million more Victorians can now increase their immunity before school and work returns.
To support an expected increase in demand this weekend, more workers, more cubicles and 60,000 more appointments will be available at key vaccination centres.
Hours at major hubs including such as La Trobe University have all been extended from this Friday to next Monday during the booster blitz, with key clinics also offering free ice creams in a collaboration with Unilever.
Premier Daniel Andrews said: “This is a big push. Thousands of appointments are available, walk-in capacity has been expanded, opening hours have been extended, and more vaccinators will be on the floor.”
“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.”
