15/07/2021
Pfizer vaccine supply secure at MDAS
Booking numbers strong
North-west Victoria’s key Aboriginal health service expects to retain secure supplies of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, providing demand is strong.
The Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) began offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in early June to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16 years and over.
MDAS recently extended its vaccination program to include non-Indigenous people aged 40-59 and those eligible under Phase 1a and 1b of the Federal Government’s vaccine roll-out or are otherwise eligible for health reasons.
“Both the Federal and State Governments are supporting the MDAS COVID-19 vaccination program and I can confirm at this stage there is no indication of any interruption to our supply of Pfizer vaccine,” MDAS Chief Executive Officer Jacki Turfrey said.
This confirmation follows the decision by Sunraysia Community Health Service last week to close registrations for the Pfizer vaccine due to a lack of supply. MDAS Mildura and some medical clinics remain the only places in local area administering Pfizer vaccinations.
The MDAS health service in Mildura has been offering up to four vaccination clinics each week, subject to demand. As of this week, MDAS in Swan Hill is also providing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations.
“To date, more than 400 people have booked in to receive their first Pfizer vaccination through MDAS and we are continuing to experience strong booking numbers at our vaccination clinics, which shows people in our community are keen to be vaccinated against this deadly virus,” Ms Turfrey said.
“It’s important to encourage your family, Elders and community to get vaccinated so that they are protected from COVID-19. We are doing everything we can to make vaccinations accessible to as many people as possible to protect against COVID-19.”
To make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, people can phone MDAS on free-call number 1800 183 593.
Pictured: MDAS CEO Jacki Turfrey