By Dominique Tassell
The pop-up vaccine clinic at this weekend’s Rodeo Markets was a resounding success, with Darling Downs Health (DDH) urging any residents who have not yet been vaccinated to roll up their sleeves.
DDH Acting Executive Lead, Health Emergency Operations Centre, Ms Michelle Forrest stated that they saw 144 people at their pop-up clinic at the Warwick Rodeo markets “which was a great response from the community”.
“We thank each and every one of those people for taking steps to protect themselves and their communities,” she said.
Ms Forrest stated that most people attending this clinic received their first dose, with 102 first doses administered. An additional 42 people are now fully vaccinated.
“Now is the time for people to get vaccinated if they haven’t already,” Ms Forrest said. “Being vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your community from serious illness.”
Condamine Medical Centre has previously urged citizens to get vaccinated, stating that “State and Territory Governments are moving to decrease travel restrictions, which will mean the virus is less contained and Southern Downs residents more exposed to infections”.
Dr Lynton Hudson from the CMC says that “the Pfizer clinic currently has ample vaccines on hand and is the preferred vaccine for people aged 12 to 59 years”.
You can book your Covid-19 vaccination online by visiting www.conmed.com.au, just scroll down to the coronavirus alert Covid-19 section and complete the booking form.
You can also register or book a vaccination by visiting www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Health directive is that having the vaccine is an important step towards reducing the serious effects of Covid-19 in people who become infected with the virus.
The Covid-19 vaccines do not contain live Covid-19 virus which means the vaccine cannot infect you with the Covid-19 virus.
Even though the Covid-19 vaccine has been shown to be very effective there is still a chance you may get Covid-19. No vaccine is 100 per cent effective.
However, current evidence shows that people who have received a Covid-19 vaccine have a much lower chance of developing more serious disease from Covid-19. This is compared to those who did not get the vaccine.
The vaccines have been made differently but both offer strong levels of protection against Covid-19. The vaccines are designed to trigger your immune system to make antibodies to the spike protein of the virus. This means if you were to ever get the Covid-19 virus, your body is better prepared to fight the illness.
All approved vaccines have been through rigorous testing, by the TGA, to ensure they meet the highest safety and effectiveness standards.
It is important to remember that even after vaccination, you should wash your hands regularly and maintain physical distance to help protect yourself.
