Fordingbridge Surgery to provide Covid-19 vaccine
The GP Practice will start giving the Pfizer jab next week
Last updated 16th Dec 2020
Doctors at the Bartons Road practice are getting a 'limited' amount of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
A post on their Facebook post said
"We are pleased to announce that Fordingbridge Surgery is one of the first Gp Practices int he county to start providing the Covid-19 vaccination."
The jabs will be carried out Fordingbridge Hospital, which is based next door, where a vaccination centre is being set up.
Those over 80 will be given the jab first in line with government guidlines.
Eligible patients will be contacted by staff in the next few days.
The vaccination programme is set to begin on Monday (21st December).
VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST
The surgery is looking for volunteers to help guide patients to and from the vaccination centre.
Anyone who is able to help is urged to contact Kelly Doris on 01425 208195 or email fofs.ppg@nhs.net.