Bendigo COVID-19 vaccine: Let’s have a chat about those myths you have been hearing about

There's so many myths doing the rounds about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Everything from the vaccine will give you COVID-19 to the vaccine will ... wait for it .... connect you to the internet!

So our Health Promotion team has made a series of videos to set the record straight.

PLEASE ... do your research about the vaccine and don't listen to conspiracy theories or the advice of 'someone' who heard 'something' from 'someone'.

For the latest information on AstraZeneca vaccine and the risks click here

For the latest reliable information use the Department of Health website click here

Where to get your COVID-19 vaccine in Bendigo

Bendigo Community Health Services is delivering COVID-19 vaccines to people aged 60 and over and the 1B category. To book the next available appointment call 5406 1200.

Please note we are not the Bendigo Community Clinic offering priority access for aged care residents, carers and staff. This is Bendigo Health. Details below.

If you are aged under 60, want the vaccine immediately or are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine we recommend you use the Bendigo Health Vaccination Hub at 113-133 Mollison Street. The hub is open from 10am to 5pm daily. Call 1800 675 398 to make an appointment. The hub accepts limited walk-in appointments each day.

To watch Belle and Kahla discuss the first COVID-19 myth, please click on the 'read more' button below.