By Holly McGuinness
Brimbank council is urging residents to ‘Stay Well’ this winter and take action against COVID-19 by receiving a booster shot.
Cases across Brimbank and Victoria have been rising in recent months and with older residents still at a high level of vulnerability it’s just as important as ever to stay up to date with vaccinations.
Individuals over five years old are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination with the number of doses varying per age group. Those aged 16-20 should have received three doses, 30-49 age group are eligible for 4 and those aged over 50 are encouraged to receive 4 doses of the vaccine.
To stay well this winter, Brimbank residents are not only encouraged to stay up to date with vaccinations but also wear a mask in public spaces and crowded areas, ensure they get tested upon showing COVID-19 symptoms and stay home if feeling unwell.
Brimbank Mayor, Cr Jasmine Nguyen said, “Brimbank community members are very good at looking after each other and that’s been our focus throughout the COVD-19 pandemic,
“The COVID-19 virus is still in our community and there are things we can do to help reduce the spread, through mask wearing when we’re in crowded spaces, to staying home when we are unwell.
“Together we can help protect our loved ones, our businesses and our older residents. Talk to your doctor or pharmacy about how you can stay well this winter.”
