COVID-19 vaccine third dose (booster) interval reduced to 3 months
If you are aged 18 years or over and you had your second dose 3 or more months ago, you are due for your third dose now. To support the community get their third dose,...
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Now available: walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11 at Dandenong Plaza
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for children aged 5 to 11 years at Monash Health’s Dandenong Plaza ‘Pop-up’ Vaccination Clinic. For children to receive their free COVID-19 vaccination, they just need to walk in with their...
Changes to COVID-19 testing and reporting Rapid Antigen Test results
As of 7 January 2022, everyone’s first COVID-19 testing option should be to use a rapid antigen test. They are quick and highly accurate, particularly if you have symptoms or if you have been in contact...
How to book a COVID-19 vaccination for 5 to 11 year olds
Children aged 5 to 11 can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from 10 January 2022. They will receive a smaller dose of vaccine created specifically for their age group. By vaccinating your children, you can: Reduce...
Dandenong ‘Pop-up’ COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic relocates to Dandenong Plaza
Monash Health’s Dandenong ‘Pop-up’ COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic has relocated to inside Dandenong Plaza. The Dandenong Vaccination Clinic will reopen on 7 January for those aged 12 years and older, operating from 9am to 5pm, seven days...
Monash Health’s Vaccination Bus: January 2022 timetable
The Monash Health Vaccination Bus is travelling around Melbourne’s South East and offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations for the community. No bookings are required, just turn up and get on board for your COVID-19 vaccination, including your...
Change to timing of COVID-19 vaccine third dose (booster)
As of 4 January 2022, you are eligible for a COVID-19 third dose (booster) if you meet the following criteria: You are 18 years of age or older, and; You had your second dose of your...
How to stay COVIDSafe this festive season
Happy holidays from Monash Health's South East Public Health Unit! The festive season is a chance for us all to see our family and friends. However, with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in the community, it’s...
COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5 to 11
Overview The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years. Children aged 5 to 11 years will be eligible for the...
Additional COVID-19 vaccination pathways for people with more complex needs
Vaccination is key to preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19, but we understand that mass vaccination centres may not be suitable for everyone in accessing the vaccine. To support people with a disability, mental illness...