HEALTH bosses are encouraging eligible people across Newcastle to get their spring booster before the COVID-19 vaccination seasonal offer comes to an end.

Doctors are urging anyone at greatest risk from the virus to make sure they get extra protection at one of 15 planned walk-in clinics, before the spring vaccination programme finishes on 30 June.

Around 51,107 people in Newcastle are eligible for the spring booster, in line with advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which includes people aged 75 and over, people aged five and over with weakened immune systems and older adult care home residents.

To date 33,688 people in Newcastle, have received their spring booster - more than 56% of those eligible.

Dr Janet Walker, primary care advisor to the North East and North Cumbria vaccination programme, said: "We want to ensure that everyone who is eligible for a spring booster has the opportunity to come forward to get extra protection against the virus.

"You can get vaccinated quickly and easily at one of our walk-in clinics, so please make the most of the few weeks ahead by protecting yourself from COVID-19 before the offer ends.”

Walk in COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available at:

Saturday 17^th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Douglas Pharmacy, 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4XN
10am – 12:30pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Saturday 17th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Bus clinic, 100 bus stop, Old Eldon Square, NE1 7UG
9am - 5pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed with a letter

Monday 19th June
Spring Booster Vaccine, Mail My Meds Pharmacy, Infotel, Balliol Business Park, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE12 8EW
10am – 3pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Monday 19^th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Douglas Pharmacy, 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4XN
12pm – 4pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Tuesday 20^th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Douglas Pharmacy, 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4XN
12pm – 4pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Wednesday 21^st June
Spring Booster vaccine, Douglas Pharmacy, 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4XN
12pm – 4pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Thursday 22^nd June
Spring Booster vaccine, Douglas Pharmacy, 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4XN
12pm – 4pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Friday 23^rd June
Spring Booster vaccine, Douglas Pharmacy, 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4XN
12pm – 4pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Saturday 24^th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Douglas Pharmacy, 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4XN
10am – 12:30pm
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed

Saturday 24th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Bus clinic, Asda, Mill Lane, Benwell, Newcastle, NE4 6QA
9am - 5pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed with a letter

Saturday 24th June
Spring Booster vaccine and 1st & 2nd dose vaccine, Whickham Cottage Medical Centre, Rectory Lane, Newcastle, NE16 4PD
8:30am - 12:30pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed
1st and 2nd dose vaccine available

Saturday 24th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Bus clinic, St James & St Basil Church, Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle, NE4 9XP
4pm - 8pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed with a letter

Tuesday 27th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Bus clinic, Morrisons Byker, Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1EJ
9am - 5pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed with a letter

Wednesday 28th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Bus clinic, Benwell Lane (next to the St James church, opposite Lidl carpark), NE15 6RS
9am - 5pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed with a letter

Friday 30th June
Spring Booster vaccine, Bus clinic, Asda, Mill Lane, Benwell, Newcastle, NE4 6QA
9am - 5pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 18 and over immunosuppressed with a letter

Appointments are also available to book up to 29 June at many sites across the region.

Anyone eligible can book:

• Via the National Booking Service 
• through the NHS App
• or by calling 119

Those eligible should make sure their appointment takes place at least three months since their last dose.

After 30 June, the NHS offer will become more targeted to those at increased risk, usually during seasonal campaigns.