‘Get a booster for a Covid-free Christmas’: New sites to help huge vaccine roll out
VACCINE: People are being urged to get a booster
More than 40,000 people in Hull and the East Riding have had a Covid vaccination booster in the last 10 days, with new vaccine sites to open next week as the huge roll out continues.
The NHS is prioritising bookings for boosters and is urging people to make an appointment to guarantee their jab as soon as possible, as it aims to offer every eligible adult their dose by the end of the month.
New vaccine sites being added from next week include Ennerdale Leisure Centre, on Sutton Road, Hull, where there will be a walk-in service for over 16s from 9.30am-5pm on Monday, and Beverley Racecourse.
In addition to the new site at Ennerdale, vaccine appointments are available in Hull at the MKM Stadium, which has increased its daily appointments from 1,500 to 2,000.
People can also book their jabs at the Alf Marshall Centre, at North Point Shopping Centre, in Bransholme, East Hull Family Practice, on Shannon Road, east Hull, Diadem Health Centre, on Diadem Grove, east Hull, Princes Quay shopping centre, Hull Royal Infirmary and a number of local pharmacies.
In the East Riding, sites are available at Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Driffield, Goole, Hessle, Hornsea, Market Weighton, Willerby and Withernsea.
A range of clinics are also available through GP practices in Brough, Gilberdyke, Goole, Hedon, Howden and Snaith. GPs will contact their patients to book into these clinics.
Dr James Crick, Associate Medical Director for NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Hull City Council, said: “The booster vaccine offers our best protection against the new Omicron variant of the virus.
“The swift response from clinical teams across Hull to step up the vaccination booster programme has been amazing.
“The response from the public has been brilliant too, as all sites are seeing excellent take-up for appointments via the national booking service.”
Dr Anne Jeffreys, East Riding of Yorkshire CCG Chairperson, said: “I’m delighted to announce Beverley Racecourse will once again be opening as a vaccination centre early next week to help drive the national effort to vaccinate people with the booster.
“I would encourage everyone who is eligible to visit the national booking service to book their guaranteed appointment. People should regularly check the service to see availability in their local area, as new appointments are added daily.
“Our teams have been working hard to increase the capacity of our sites so we can protect the public as quickly as possible. We have thousands of additional bookable appointments available, with more added each day.
“My simple message now to the public is to get a booster and protect yourself, protect your loved ones, and make sure you have a safe and Covid-free Christmas.”
Local sites will be offering appointments via the booking service up to Christmas Eve and people should check the national site for availability between Christmas and New Year.
Book your Covid vaccination booster online here or by ringing 119.