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.
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
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.
We have plenty of supply of nasal spray flu vaccines available for all two- and three-year-olds.
I am pleased to let patients know that our flu vaccine supplies have arrived and that we will be going ahead with a flu clinic this Saturday 23rd October at The Holy Name Church Hall.
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.
Vaccines are available via a number of routes, including pre-booked appointments and drop-in sessions. A reminder of the key points: Vaccines are free and safe. Anyone 16 or older can book an appointment or go to a drop-in session. Over 16s need two does of the same vaccine at least 8 weeks apart. Anyone 50 or … Continued
This week there are vaccines available at locations all over the city, with no appointment needed. There is also an update on Eligibility for booster vaccines You will be contacted directly when you are able to book a booster vaccine. Here’s a reminder of who is eligible: those living in residential care homes for older … Continued
Pre-booked appointments and drop-in vaccination sessions are available in multiple locations in Newcastle this week. Update on who can get vaccinated: Everyone aged 16 or over cab get two vaccine doses, at least 8 weeks apart. Both doses need to be of the same vaccine. Children aged 12-15 will be offered the Pfizer vaccine. This … Continued
We have received a limited supply of flu vaccines at the practice. We are contacting patients depending on supply and eligibility however, as has been widely publicised in the news, vaccine delivery dates have been affected by the delivery van shortage. Our next large delivery will not be until later in October. We therefore would … Continued
