HEALTH bosses are encouraging eligible people across Tees Valley 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 several planned walk-in clinics, before the spring vaccination programme finishes on 30 June.
Around 78,016 people in Tees Valley 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 49,970 people in Tees Valley, have received their spring booster - more than 56% of those eligible.
Dr Janet Walker, Medical director and 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:
Wednesday 21st June
Spring booster vaccine and evergreen offer, Kingsway, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 2LN
10am - 5pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 12 and over immunosuppressed
1st and 2nd dose for those aged 12 and over
Thursday 22nd June
Spring booster vaccine and evergreen offer, meeting room C, Community Hub Central, 124 York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9DE
10am - 5pm
Aged 12 and over immunosuppressed
1st and 2nd dose for those aged 12 and over
Monday 26th June
Spring Booster vaccine and evergreen offer, Stockton Library (Jim Cooke suite), Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU
10am - 5pm
Aged 75 and over
Aged 12 and over immunosuppressed
1st and 2nd dose for those aged 12 and over
Tuesday 27th June
Spring booster vaccine and evergreen offer, Safehaven, Unit 7 Middlesbrough Bus Station, Middlesbrough, TS1 5EA
10am - 5pm
Aged 12 and over immunosuppressed
1st and 2nd dose for those aged 12 and over
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.