Sun, sand and a booster shot: Regional areas get needles ready for holidaymakers

Regional health services will provide boosters to Melburnians on holidays, and they are increasing coronavirus testing capacity as they brace for the Omicron variant to spread throughout coastal communities.

Some parents are also expected to seek vaccinations for their children, while away on holidays, when coronavirus immunisations open next month for children aged five to 11. “We expect some holidaymakers from other regional areas and Melbourne suburbs to have their boosters and their children vaccinated in our region, and the community vaccination hub in Norlane will be prepared for this along with GPs and pharmacies in these areas,” Professor Athan said.Coastal towns, including Lorne, are preparing for the summer influx, which will put more pressure on regional health services.

“This is particularly scary for health services in rural and regional areas that have fewer facilities and staff to draw on in times of extreme demand,” he said.“If you’re heading to a rural or regional area for your summer holiday, don’t take COVID with you.” Rural Doctors Association of Victoria president Rob Phair urged Melburnians to get their boosters at home to avoid placing an additional burden on country health services.Bairnsdale Regional Health Service chief executive Robyn Hayles.Bairnsdale Regional Health Service chief executive Robyn Hayles said she had arranged for extra staff from Melbourne to assist from the new year until Australia Day.

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