NEW: All Adults can now book a covid booster jab
From today, anyone aged 18 or over can book a covid-19 booster vaccination.
Boosters available for over 30s; all other adults soon, please be patient
From today, anyone aged 30 or over can book a covid booster jab, three months after their second dose. This is part of the announced acceleration which plans to offer every adult a booster before the end of December. Those eligible can book online through the National Booking System, or by calling 119. Vaccinations are … Continued
Calling all 40-somethings: get your Covid booster 3 months after your second dose
People aged 40 and over are now eligible for a covid-19 vaccination booster, three months after their second dose. The gap has been cut from six months to three to help combat the omicron variant. Appointments can be booked through the National Booking System, with information of local walk-in services available on the Newcastle City … Continued
UPDATE: Booster jabs to be offered in age order, plus clinics and drop-ins this week
All adults in England are to be offered a covid-19 booster jab by the end of January. The timescale comes after last week’s announcement of boosters being made available to everyone aged 18 and over, and the gap between second dose and booster cut to 3 months.
Vaccine update: All the changes announced yesterday and when they will go into effect
Yesterday (29th November), changes to the covid-19 vaccine programme were announced in light of the new Omicron variant. Please note that the changes have not come into effect yet. We are expecting updates on how this will be rolled out in the next two weeks and will of course share new information with you as … Continued
NEW: Covid vaccination boosters for over-40s and second doses for 16- and 17-year-olds
From today, the covid-19 vaccination programme has been further extended, offering second doses and boosters to more people.
If you have covid symptoms, please get a PCR test before visiting JHP
At a time when covid infection rates are still very high, we are working hard to manage the risk to patients and our staff. We thank you for your patience in helping us do this. If you or someone you live with has covid symptoms – cough, temperature, loss of taste or smell – you … Continued
Vaccine update: Out of school clinics for 12- to 15-year-olds to open
Vaccination appointments for children aged 12-15 are now able to be booked, outside of schools. Appointments can be booked through the National Booking System or by calling 119.
A note on staff shortages caused by self-isolating
Like people, families and businesses everywhere, we are having to deal with issues caused by staff members needing to self-isolate. After a challenging few weeks, and in the interest of being completely open and honest, we wanted to share with you why this is causing us more issues than it might appear at first.
Booster jabs are now onboard the Vaccine Bus – here’s where it’s stopping this week
The vaccine bus, which offers drop-in sessions at locations all over the city, now offers first, second and booster doses of the Pfizer vaccinations.