Campaign launched to urge young people in Rutland to get vaccinated
Its amid concerns about low uptake of the jab amongst young people
A new campaign's been launched in Rutland to encourage young people in the county to get vaccinated for coronavirus.
The #GetVaxxed campaign will target younger people aged 18-29 through posters and posts online and on social media.
The new campaign has been developed by the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups, with input from local councils and a panel a series of focus groups 500 young people.
The campaign comes amid concerns nationally about the uptake of the jab amongst younger people.
Last month NHS England data showed only 66% of 18 to 29-year-olds had received their first jab before July 22, compared with 88% of the adult population.
Caroline Trevithick from the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland CCGs, said:
“We wanted to invest in this campaign to help younger people feel better equipped to safely enjoy getting back to all the things that have been off limits due to the pandemic.
“As all restrictions are eased on activities such as travelling abroad, visiting nightclubs, attending live music and sporting events, there are understandably many who feel nervous and cautious about the unknown impact Covid-19 could have.
"The virus is still a very real concern but we want our local young people to know that by having both Covid-19 vaccinations they can enjoy getting back to their activities with the confidence and knowledge that they are protecting themselves from catching or passing on the virus.
"It is however imperative that both doses are taken to provide maximum protection.”
Anyone in Rutland aged 18+ who is yet to have a Covid-19 vaccine can find out how to get their jab by visiting this website.