Vaccines offer excellent protection against severe Covid-19. They give nearly 100% protection against Covid-19 related death.
The vaccine is provided at no cost at vaccination sites to those who register. To get it, you must register.
- Send the word ‘REGISTER’ to 0600123456 on WhatsApp
- or dial *134*832#
- or visit www.westerncape.gov.za - click on the link to register. Capture your basic details, including your ID or passport number. Provide a cellphone number where confirmation of your registration and future booking details, will be SMSed.Indicate where and when you would like to be vaccinated. Enter your medical aid details if you have one – it doesn’t matter if you don’t. Check that all your details are correct and press submit. The system will send you an SMS to verify your registration on the system. When it is your turn, you will receive a second SMS with your appointment time and place. You will need to show this at vaccination sites, with your identification document. Should you receive a 2-dose vaccine, such as the Pfizer vaccine, you will be given a follow-up appointment date.
For support to register, call 0860 142 142.