After trailing behind neighbouring Local Government Areas, Wollongong has reached the 80 per cent double vaccinated milestone, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District announced today.
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"Wollongong LGA has made great strides over the past week, increasing second dose rates by a whopping 5 per cent to break the 80 per cent mark," a district spokesperson said.
"Shoalhaven and Shellharbour LGA residents are also kicking goals, with over 95 per cent having received at least one dose of the vaccine.
"Kiama LGA continues to lead the way with first and second dose rates now over 90 per cent."
This brings the average for the entire health district above the 80 per cent double vaccinated mark.
The district has urged residents to keep the momentum going, and have each LGA reach more than 90 per cent double dose.
This level of coverage will provide greater safety for vulnerable residents, such as the elderly.
IRT Tarrawanna CEO Patrick Reid says vaccination is the only path forward - and the more people are vaccinated, the safer it will be for residents of aged care centres and other vulnerable groups to rejoin the wider community.
Vaccine appointments are available to anyone aged 12 and over. They can be made at:
Wollongong Mass Vaccination Centre, Crown Street Mall, Wollongong (the old David Jones building) access via Globe Lane. Appointments: 8am to 4:30pm, 7 days a week. Walk-in: 8am to 4:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Shellharbour City Centre Clinic, 5-8 Memorial Drive, Shellharbour City Centre. Walk-in: 10am to 2pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Shoalhaven Hospital Vaccination Centre, Shoalhaven Hospital Library, Scenic Crescent, Nowra. Appointments: 8am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday.
To book an appointment, call 1300 096 365, or go to the COVID vaccine eligibility checker online.
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