VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE

ALL THREE COVID VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR ISLANDS All three Covid vaccines are now available on our islands. The Moderna vaccine has now been added to the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines, offering a much greater range of choice. Member for Redlands, Kim Richards, says the islands have never had a ‘better opportunity’ to get vaccinated. She says in her column in this edition: “Our island community has done a great job in rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated. “Just over 60% having receiving their first jab”. The Member for Redlands added: “But now is not the time to be complacent; we need more islanders to get vaccinated. “Our pharmacists on both Macleay and Russell Islands are offering vaccination, including Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna, depending on location. Just check out the listing below: “So can I please urge all in our island communities to get vaccinated. “We need to ensure we protect our unique island communities. “Can I also thank everyone for doing the right thing when it comes to wearing masks, especially while travelling on our ferries”, Kim Richards said. WHERE TO GET VACCINATED ON OUR ISLANDS AND VACCINES AVAILABLE: There are five outlets on the Southern Bay islands - MACLEAY ISLAND MEDICAL CENTRE: AstraZeneca and Moderna. PHARMACY ESSENTIALS on Macleay Island: AstraZeneca and Pfizer. BAY ISLANDS MEDICAL SERVICE on both Macleay and Russell Islands: AstraZeneca and Pfizer RUSSELL ISLAND PHARMACY: AstraZeneca and Moderna On North Stradbroke Island - YULLI BURRI BA MEDICAL CENTRE at Dunwich: AstraZeneca and Pfizer. STRADBROKE MEDICAL CENTRE at Point Lookout: AstraZeneca and Pfizer. COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND: Most Coochie islanders are organised to attend medico services on the mainland.