Eligible Wiltshire people urged to get Covid booster
Certain people will be invited for another jab this Spring
People in Wiltshire who are eligible for a another Covid-19 booster vaccine this Spring are being encouraged to take up the offer.
People aged 75 and over, as well as anyone with a weakened immune system, are being contacted during April and invited to book an appointment.
Wiltshire Council is working with NHS bosses at the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire Intergrated Care Board to ensure there are pop-up vaccination clinics throughout the county available for eligible people to use.
Although Covid-19’s impact on people’s daily lives has lessened over the past year, people who are older or living with pre-existing condition are still at risk.
Kate Blackburn, Public Health Director for Wiltshire, said:
“I’d urge everyone eligible for the spring booster to take up the offer of the vaccination, which will offer protection against the virus and provide peace of mind for people and their loved ones.
“We have adapted to Covid-19 as part of our daily lives but we mustn’t get complacent or forget the potential devastating impact the virus can still have, particularly to people of a certain age or living with a health condition. Booster vaccines will be available either through your GP practice, pharmacies, or at community venues throughout the county.”
There's more information about booking a GP or pop-up clinic vaccine appointment on the NHS website.