COVID SAFETY PLAN, COVID BOOSTERS and COVID VACCINE and CHILDREN

COVID SAFETY PLAN

  • On Wednesday 15th of December 2021 the Tasmania state border restrictions will be lifted
  • there will be increased numbers of people coming into the state
  • The risk of covid in our community will undoubtedly increase
  • All staff at the practice will be wearing masks
  • Where possible appointments will be by
    • video
    • telephone
    • face to face - sticking to the 15 minue time limit as per COVID safe restrictions
  • All patients attending the practice are to wear a mask if you do not have one you will be provided with a mask
  • No patient will be refused treatment but COVID safety restrictions will be strictly adhered to
  • It is unclear at this time how long these measures will remain in place

BOOSTERS

  • Boosters are available for those patients who had their second immunisations 3 months ago, and for those patients who are deemed high risk and who have had a primary course of 3 , then its 3 months from the third dose
  • There are limited stock available between now and Christmas due to the logistics of ordering and using the stock in a timely manner around Christmas holiday periods
  • In January though there will be clinics readily available
  • the Vaccine is Pfizer that will be availalbe
  • To make a booking either call the practice during business hours on 6441 5299 or go to Hot Doc

COVID VACCINATION OF 5-11 YEAR OLDS

  • The following video is a short summary of valuable information presented to Don Medical Clinic , clinical staff on Wednesday 8th December :