Health Alert – Coronavirus

COVID VACCINES – Cooper Street Clinic’s general advice is for all patients to have the Covid vaccine. If you have a specific medical question, you will need to book an appointment with your GP, these cannot be discussed through reception. We are vaccinating Phase 1b patients (over 70s, chronic disease, specific job categories) and Phase 2a for the over 50s. Please note we only have the AstraZenica vaccine. Bookings available online.

FLU VACCINES NOW IN STOCK. Please book online. Good stock availability, must leave 14 days between flu and COVID vaccine.

PLEASE DO NOT PRESENT AT THE PRACTICE IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS:

• Fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath

Please call Reception on (02) 9328 5444 to book a telehealth consult to discuss your concerns.

COVID VACCINES

FROM 22ND MARCH, COOPER STREET CLINIC WILL BE A COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC. The Practice will be receiving a set allocation COVID-19 vaccines – 400 doses per week for Phase 1b:

• adults over 50
• all other health workers not in Phase 1a
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50
• adults with a chronic/serious health condition (excluding mild/moderate asthma)
• critical and high risk workers.

Please see our fact sheet for more detailed information

To check your eligibility, please visit:
https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

To book an appointment, please book here or call the Practice on (02) 9328 5444
PLEASE NOTE: Proof of eligibility will be required – including if you are getting a COVID-19 vaccine because of your occupation. If you are a new patient, a health summary with details of your relevant medical condition(s) will also be required.

MASKS
As per NSW Government advice, wearing masks is still being encouraged. Please ensure you wear a mask to your appointment.