Vaccination sites to keep an eye out for in Tshwane
There are 58 healthcare facilities in Gauteng where residents can receive vaccines or boosters throughout the week (including weekends).
With Covid-19 cases on the rise again, the Gauteng health department advised residents to take the necessary steps to protect their health.
Various parts of the world (especially China) have seen increases in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. The spikes have even led to some nations requiring mandatory Covid tests to be conducted on all travellers entering their borders from China.
“South Africa’s national Department of Health is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation in China and other parts of the world. It will issue an alert if the country needs to take extra precautions,” the Gauteng health department said on January 6.
“Thus, we urge people to vaccinate and get booster shots to enhance their immunity against Covid-19.”
Some of the reasons the department has given for the need for booster shots include:
– There is a need for an additional dose after the first begins to decrease over time,
– To increase antibody levels in your body to fight new variants that arise,
– If you are 50 and over, the booster helps keep up immunity and your body healthy,
– Two Pfizer booster shots are available for 50+,
– People 18 years and older can receive booster shots.
“Vaccination is by far the most important way to protect ourselves against severe illness, hospitalisation or death if you contract the coronavirus.”
There are 58 healthcare facilities in Gauteng where residents can get vaccines or boosters throughout the week (including weekends), 15 of which are in the metro.
Have a look below to see which facility is nearest to you.
Gauteng vaccination sites accept walk-ins, whether registered on the electronic vaccination data system or not.
“All those who are still not vaccinated, the elderly and those who are immunocompromised are urged to get the jab. Vaccines save lives and booster shots help to improve your immunity.”
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