Nottinghamshire health bosses are urging members of the public to get their Covid booster jab ahead of Christmas. The autumn booster is being offered to those most at risk.
People aged 50 and over, those with certain health conditions, carers, pregnant women and frontline health and care workers are able to get vaccinated. Health chiefs in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire want the public to get protected before the Christmas period - on the two-year anniversary of the life-saving vaccination programme launching.
The programme launched on December 8, 2020. Since then, nearly three million vaccinations have been administered in the city and county. Some 61 per cent of eligible people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have had the autumn booster already this year.
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Amanda Sullivan, chief executive of NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said: “The last two years have shown the tireless work of NHS colleagues, local authority teams and our vibrant voluntary and community organisations in establishing a successful vaccination programme. I would like to thank everyone for their support over the last two years - the integrated work of all partners across the local healthcare system has helped to vaccinate as many people as possible.
“I would like to take this milestone as an opportunity to remind people that it is not too late to get vaccinated. Millions of people in the country have now had their vaccinations and we are encouraging anyone who has not yet come forward, or who still needs to finish their full course, to have their jabs. It is never too late to get protected.
“Autumn booster jabs are being offered to those who are at the most at risk and I would encourage anyone eligible to come forward and top up your immunity ahead of Christmas. We know nasty viruses spread over the winter period and topping up your immunity is the best way to stay protected.”
Those eligible can book their autumn booster through the national booking system, on their NHS App or by calling 119. You can also get a dose of the Covid vaccine from a walk-in site without an appointment. Find your nearest walk-in site on the NHS website.
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