The vaccination clinic operated by Manning Base Hospital has been moved to the old Nita Reed Dialysis Centre cottage at 56 Chatham Avenue, Taree, and started operation on Wednesday afternoon, October 6.
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The clinic will be operating a Super Sunday vaccination push on Sunday, October 10 from 10am to 2pm. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be allowed, however will take longer.
The clinic is also operating a drive through Mobile Community Service at Bushland Drive from 11am on Sunday for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and non-Aboriginal partners and family members for people 12 year and over for Pfizer vaccinations.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over.
Appointments at Bushland are also available to non-Aboriginal people aged 12 and over but priority is given to people who live in social housing, are experiencing homelessness or have a disability or significant health problems.
People arriving for vaccinations must wear a mask and bring a Medicare card or ID (licence or student ID).
If possible, pre-register for your appointment at nswhvam.health.nsw.gov.au/vam.
Bookings for the Taree Vaccination Clinic can also be made through the above web address or by calling 1800 570 575.
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Julia Driscoll
Julia Driscoll has worked as a journalist for the Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Times for seven years. She values the deep connection with community that being a rural and regional journalist brings. Career highlights have involved environmental stories - bringing the plight of the little known endangered Manning River helmeted turtle to the attention of the public, resulting in wide-spread knowledge in the community and conservation action; and breaking the news of the Manning River ceasing to run for the first time in recorded history.
Julia Driscoll has worked as a journalist for the Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Times for seven years. She values the deep connection with community that being a rural and regional journalist brings. Career highlights have involved environmental stories - bringing the plight of the little known endangered Manning River helmeted turtle to the attention of the public, resulting in wide-spread knowledge in the community and conservation action; and breaking the news of the Manning River ceasing to run for the first time in recorded history.
