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400 expected at CQ Pfizer vaccination clinic on Sunday

Premium Content Subscriber only Aged care and disability workers or people between 40 and 49 years old will be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at a Rockhampton clinic at the weekend. CQ Health Chief Executive Steve Williamson expected up to 400 people to attend the first of many weekend Pfizer clinics at Rockhampton Base Hospital, which will be open on Sunday from 8am to 5pm. Although walk-in visitors will not be turned away, Mr Williamson strongly encouraged all to book appointments. Only the Pfizer vaccine will be offered. CQ Health Chief Executive Steve Williamson. “If you’re a residential aged care facility worker or a disability services worker, register for the vaccine,” Mr Williamson said.

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CQ Health advises anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result.

CQ vaccination hub now open, sub-hub planned

Premium Content A Central Queensland Pfizer vaccination hub has opened in Rockhampton. Health workers and other eligible people have been receiving the vaccine at Rockhampton Hospital since May 19. CQ Health Chief Executive Steve Williamson was one of the health workers younger than 50 having their Pfizer vaccination. He said there had been a steady stream of clients through the clinic since it opened. “A huge team of health staff worked very hard to set up our vaccine centre and I am very grateful for their efforts. I am also thankful to all our staff who have been quick to roll up their sleeves to play their part in protecting our community from COVID,” Mr Williamson said.

CQ among highest heart attack hotspots in Qld

Premium Content Subscriber only The Central Queensland region is among Queensland’s highest heart attack hotspots, ranking third in the state. Australian Heart Maps data shows the rate of heart attack hospitalisations in Central Queensland (22.6 out of every 10,000 people) is 30 per cent above the state average. The Central Queensland region includes Gladstone, Rockhampton, Livingstone, Central Highlands, Banana and Woorabinda. Not-for-profit organisation The Heart Foundation released the alarming figures as it called on the Queensland Government to put $1.8 million in next month’s state budget towards widening access to the lifesaving service. The foundation claimed preventing these heart attacks would provide a whopping $230 million in economic and social benefits to the Sunshine State.

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