Free COVID jabs get a shot in the arm

The Gippsland Region Public Health Unit has secured continued funding for its vaccination outreach program, including the ‘Chitty Chitty Jab Jab’ bus for October.

The regional COVID-19 authority has welcomed the funding.

“This is great news for the community that will have continued access to free COVID and flu vaccinations for the over 65 years.

More details about the vaccination outreach program and what it will look like for the remainder of 2022 will follow.

In the meantime, here is Chitty's schedule for October:

• San Remo, Tuesday, October 4 10am-2pm Marine Parade
• Warragul, Wednesday, October 5 & 19 10am – 3pm The Goods Shed
• Mirboo North, Friday, October 7 9.30am-3pm Baromi Park
• Wonthaggi, Tuesday, October 11, Thursday, October 20 & Friday, October 28, 10am-2pm Wonthaggi Town Hall
• Leongatha, Thursday, October 13 9.30am-3pm McIndoe Park
• Yarram, Friday, October 18 9.30am-3pm Memorial Park