The government approved Reddam Pharmacy as one of the COVID-19 vaccine sites.
Who can register for the COVID-19 vaccine?
As of 1 June 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine registration is open to all healthcare workers and people over 60. (The National Department of Health will announce when the EVDS system will open for the registration for other age groups in due course.)
How do I register for the vaccine?
Persons over the age of 60 can register on the central Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) database. To register, visit vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za.
- When registering, select your preference for weekdays, weekend and mornings or afternoons.
- An SMS will be sent indicating that you have successfully registered and that a further message will be sent with your booking voucher.
- A second SMS will confirm your appointment date and time slot.
- Arrive on time for your appointment. Please be patient, as all customers will be attended to.
- Once you have received the vaccine, you will be expected to wait for 15 minutes. This is to observe for possible side effects.
- Important: If you do not receive your booking voucher SMS within two (2) weeks (14 days), please register again on the EVDS database.
What are some of the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Reported side effects have been mostly mild and brief. They include:
- fever
- fatigue
- headache
- muscle pain
- chills
- diarrhoea
- pain at the injection site
