The number of first, second, booster and spring booster doses of the Covid vaccination delivered across Greater Manchester has now reached six million.
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care said the milestone was the result of an ‘incredible and sustained effort’ from staff and volunteers at GP-led venues, pharmacies, hospital hubs and vaccination centres.
Over the span of 19 months, 2.18m first doses, 2.04m second doses, 1.55m booster doses and 209,146 spring boosters have all been delivered within Greater Manchester.
While the NHS says the majority of adults in Greater Manchester are now fully vaccinated, clinics are still encouraging people to book boosters in order to maximise protection against the virus as it continues to spread.
An autumn Covid-19 vaccination campaign is also due to be rolled out, which will see GPs and pharmacies step in to deliver millions more jabs ahead of the winter.
Jane Pilkington, director of population health at NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, said: “We’re delighted to have hit the six million vaccinations mark in Greater Manchester and this is testament to an incredible and sustained effort from an army of staff and volunteers.
“Even after 19 months, we have hundreds of people booking or walking into our vaccine clinics every day; some might be getting their first ever dose, we’ve got people coming in for spring boosters and we’ve got lots of families turning up together to get everyone up to date with their doses.
“With Covid-19 rates high at the moment, people are keen to get themselves and their families protected as much as possible. We want to remind people that if they or any family member is due a Covid-19 vaccine, there will be a clinic nearby ready to give the jab.”
People aged 16 and over are eligible for two doses of the vaccine and a booster. Special arrangements including booster doses are in place for children and adults with weakened immune systems.
You can check details of local walk-in sites here or book an appointment online via the NHS website.
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