Let’s do this – book your COVID - 19 vaccination today

Let’s do this–book your COVID-19 vaccination today

People across NSW are getting vaccinated in extraordinary numbers. Even during these challenging times, people are working together to protect themselves, their loved ones and our community. Each vaccination brings us closer to getting back to doing the things we love. But our work is not yet done. We need many more people to step forward and get vaccinated now.COVID-19 vaccination with two doses reduces the chance of you spreading the virus to those around you and gives you around 90% protection against hospitalisation and death. It’s also a way you can support our healthcare and essential workers who are caring and providing for those who need it most.

How to book your vaccination

Everyone 16 and over can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are available at more than 2,000GPs, pharmacies, Aboriginal Medical Services, and NSW Health vaccination clinics across NSW.Speak to your local GP or pharmacist or visit nsw.gov.au to make a booking. Appointments are also now available for those aged 12-15 who are national Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)participants, have health conditions, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or who live in a rural area. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free.

Don’t delay

The risk of COVID-19 in the community is high. It can cause serious illness and death. You can’t predict who will get very unwell. For the latest information visitnsw.gov.auor contact the National COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline on 1800020 080, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a free telephone interpreter, ring TIS National on 131 450(24-hour helpline) and say the language you need. Ask the interpreter to connect you to the COVID-19Vaccine Helpline. The sooner we are protected, the sooner we can get visitors to our regions, travel, and get family back home and our state back to business. Let’s do this, together.