Cantabrians are being urged to make bookings to get their boosters as soon as they become eligible, says Tracey Maisey,
Incident Controller, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre.
“There are plenty of appointments available for vaccinations but it is busy at our vaccination sites,” says Tracey.
“You can make a booking now for the day you are due your booster - three months from the day you received your second
dose. Two shots were great protection against Delta, but boosters are the best way to fight Omicron.
“We are increasing capacity at our Orchard Road vaccination centre but it is now only taking bookings. However other
sites such as the vaccination clinic at Ngā Hau e Whā Marae, Barrington Hub and Maui @ South City have capacity to
accept walk-ins.
“Other vaccination clinics accepting walk-ins are listed on the VaccinateCanterburyWestCoast.nz website. Please check
the opening times before venturing out.
“I would also like to remind people to continue to get tested if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, and to regularly check the Ministry of Health website for locations of interest in Canterbury.”
Bookings are also still highly recommended for 5-11-year old immunisation at the over 70 clinics providing this service.
“Please continue to be patient if there are wait times and be prepared by bringing drinks, snacks and activities for
your children,” says Tracey.,
There are 87,274 appointments available in Book My Vaccine between now and the end of March. 35,267 are appointments
that 5-11-year-olds can be booked into.
Parents can also make an appointment for their child directly with their general practice if their GP is vaccinating
their enrolled patients. A list of these GPs can be found at VaccinateCanterburyWestCoast.nz.
Selecting the option to book your child’s first dose only will show the earliest available appointments.
The sites with the highest bookable capacity areBarrington Hub (Barrington Mall)Ngā Hau e Whā Marae Vaccination ClinicOrchard RdRangiora Durham HealthMāui Clinic @ The Hub HornbyChristchurch Arena Drive Through SiteKi te Tihi Hapori Hauora – Eastgate