LOCAL St John's student Charlee Rieusset turned 12 on November 9 and got the first injection of the Pfizer COVID–19 vaccine on that very day.

Everyone in Australia aged 12 years and over is eligible for a free COVID–19 vaccination.

Ms Rieusset's mum, Bec Rieusset, said she could not be prouder of her daughter as she was doing that for the greater good of the community and for her own sake.

Book an appointment at a state–run vaccination centre online at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book–your–vaccine–appointment or by calling 1800 675 398 from 8am to 8pm, 7 days.

Goulburn Valley Health's Vaccine Hub at the McIntosh Centre (Shepparton Showgrounds) is open weekdays, Tuesday evenings and Saturdays.

For more info on COVID–19 vaccines, speak to your doctor or pharmacist, or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/about–covid–19–vaccine.

Once you are fully vaccinated, get your COVID–19 digital certificate at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/get–your–covid–19–digital–certificate.

COVID–19 is active in our region.

Anyone with even the mildest symptoms, such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose or loss of sense of smell, should get tested immediately.

You can get vaccinated, like Charlee, at Euroa Medical Family Practice at 90 Binney Street, Euroa, you can book by calling 5795 2011.