Tick getting jabbed and boosted off your Christmas list
There are plenty of options together your first, second or booster covid jab this week in Newcastle. A mixture of pre-bookable appointments and walk-in sessions are available.
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
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
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.
Flu Update #7: Calling parents of all 2-3-year-olds – nasal flu vaccines are available
We have plenty of supply of nasal spray flu vaccines available for all two- and three-year-olds.
Flu Update #6: Supplies have arrived, flu clinic this Saturday 23rd October
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.
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.
First, second and booster vaccinations this week in Newcastle
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
Booster jabs for over-50s, vaccines in schools and this week’s times and locations
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