Tag: vaccine

Free vaccine access expanded

South Australians now have greater access to free vaccines able to be administered by approved pharmacists, helping to relieve pressure on GPs and better...

State ‘unrestricted’

COVID testing will continue as normal in the Limestone Coast, despite the easing of COVID restrictions. The removal of isolation requirements for people who have...

Vaccines still on council agenda

Locally reported adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations has prompted a Grant District councillor to seek further questions about natural immunity to the infectious disease. His...

COVID vaccine eligibility extends

Thousands of at-risk South Australian children aged six months to under five years old are now eligible to receive their COVID vaccine under new...

COVID vaccine booster eligibility expanded

South Australians over the age of 30 are now eligible to receive their fourth (winter) dose of the COVID-19 vaccination under new guidelines that...

State Government to provide free flu shots

For the first time in South Australia’s history, the State Government will provide free flu shots to all South Australians in a significant move...

Councillor’s COVID opinion heard

Alocal councillor has stated he wants clear answers from the State Government around natural immunity from COVID 19 verses vaccinated immunity. Elected member Gavin Clarke...

COVID puts Mount Gambier health workers out of action

Mount Gambier’s Ferrers Medical Clinic has been experiencing workforce shortages due to COVID-19 causing the practice to temporarily close on Sundays and public holidays. Ferrers...

COVID vaccine effects linger

AMount Gambier resident is speaking up after receiving adverse side effects following his first Pfizer shot. The resident, who does not wish to be named,...

Compulsory vaccination talks held

Numerous so-called “anti-vax” opinions were aired when Wattle Range Council debated the need for compulsory COVID vaccinations last week. The spirited debate lasted almost 30...

Novavax doses distributed

South Australians who are yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19 now have an additional vaccine option, with appointments for the Novavax vaccine available from...

Grant District secures pop-up vaccine sites

Grant District Council has been successful in an application for a COVID-19 community grant from Wellbeing SA in partnership with the Department for Health...

Boandik battens down

Mount Gambier aged care provider Boandik has reported two positive COVID cases, sparking changes to visitor limits. The facility posted a message on its social...

City residents rally for freedom

Mount Gambier residents have once again taken to the streets in their sixth Limestone Coast National Freedom Rally protesting COVID-19 restrictions. Participants started at Vansittart...

Mill helps vaccines
roll out

Free COVID vaccinations were accepted by 231 employees, their families, contractors and the general public at the Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill. Mill manager Adam Carpenter...