Eastern Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics

• the Pfizer vaccine will be prioritised for people under 60 years of age

• the AstraZeneca vaccine will be prioritised for people aged 60 years and over

• if you are currently eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine you need to book an appointment by calling 1800 675 398.

• if you need an interpreter, call the Victoria Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0.

Ringwood Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

304A Maroondah Highway, Ringwood (enter via Braeside Avenue)

Open Monday and Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm (Bookings only) Until further notice.

Box Hill Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic 

8 Arnold St Box Hill 

Open every day, 8:00 am - 3.30 pm (Bookings only)

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling the Department of Health Hotline on 1800 675 398.

You can find out if you are eligible by using the Australian Government Vaccine Eligibility Checker

Please ensure you bring your Medicare Card to your appointment.

Eastern Health COVID-19 screening clinics

Please bring an umbrella or shade cover and water when attending clinic to protect from weather.

Testing cutoff will be 15 minutes before closing time.

Testing clinics may close early due to high testing demand.

Box Hill Hospital Respiratory Assessment Clinic

Located at the corner of Arnold Street and Nelson Road, Box Hill

Open 7 days a week, 8:00am - 6:00pm.

Starting Mon 02/08, open 8:00am-5:30pm. 7 days a week. (until further notice) No appointment required.

Healesville Respiratory Assessment Clinic

Healesville Living & Learning Centre - 1 Badger Creek Road, Healesville, 3777

Starting Fri 30/07, Open Mon, Wed and Fri 9:30am - 11:30pm.

No appointment required.

Additional Pop Up Assessment Clinic locations open daily until further notice.

• East Ringwood Reserve, Mount Dandenong Road, Ringwood East - Open 8:00am - 5:30pm. Fri 30/07 is the last day of operation. No appointment required.

Please note that screening locations and times are changing with community need  Up to date details of all statewide Coronavirus testing sites can be found on the Victorian Government website.

Updated Visitor Restrictions

Mental Health During COVID-19

COVID-19 Test Results

At the moment we’re processing hundreds of tests per day as quickly and accurately as we can.

Currently, our COVID-19 test turn-around time is two-three days, with patients who test positive to COVID-19 being contacted via phone and negative results sent via text message. Please ensure your partner checks text messages from the last few days as the text would have come from an unfamiliar number. You can call our contact centre via 1300 342 255 if you wish to follow up after this time.

I think I might have Coronavirus (COVID-19), what should I do?

If you suspect you may have the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), please call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398. Keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.

You can use the My Emergency Dr app to speak to a doctor over video chat.

The My Emergency Dr App Clinic is free between the hours of 6pm - 8am for those living in the Eastern and North Eastern Melbourne.

If you have any of the symptoms (Fever, Breathing difficulties, Cough Sore throat, Fatigue or tiredness) and travelled overseas recently or been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus, you may need to visit the screening clinic closest to you for a medical examination.

Please call ahead before attending the emergency department so that staff can prepare for your arrival. Mention any symptoms, recent travel details, who you have contacted, or any other relevant information.

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Eastern Health Update Regarding Face Masks

Eastern Health is committed to ensuring the safety of all patients, families, staff and community throughout the COVID 19 pandemic. Following careful monitoring of the rapidly changing environment and review of the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s guidance, the following steps are being implemented:

• All approved visitors entering an Eastern Health facility must wear a face covering upon entry. Eastern Health will supply face masks at the entrance to all our sites.

• All patients will be provided the option of wearing a face mask should they wish to. Eastern Health will provide face masks upon request.

• Eastern Health Staff will be provided the option of wearing a face mask – remember there is a friendly face behind the mask!

Eastern Health will continue to work with relevant experts and agencies to ensure that the health and wellbeing of our patients, families, staff and community is maintained to the highest level possible throughout this pandemic event. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we at Eastern Health work to care for our community during this extraordinary and unprecedented pandemic event.

COVID-19 Health Translations

COVIDSafe Plan