Sheffield's legendary 'man with the pram' urges people to get vaccinated
John Burhill's now had his second Covid jab
Sheffield's legendary 'man with the pram' John Burkhill has had his second coronavirus vaccine and is now urging others to do the same.
John, who's 81, is known for his fundraising efforts for Macmillan Cancer Suport and trademark green wig and pram.
The NHS in Sheffield's shared a video of him urging people to get vaccinated against coronavirus now he's had both jabs.
John said:
“I’ve had my second vaccine and I’m grateful to the NHS that I’m protected, there’s nothing to be frightened of, the NHS are doing what’s right. I didn’t have any side effects and would encourage everyone to get vaccinated.
“I’m so looking forward to getting back out on the road again.”
In Sheffield over 267,000 people have received their first dose of a covid vaccine and everyone in the top nine priority groups has been invited.
84,000 have now received a second dose too.
Alun Windle, Chief Nurse and Covid Vaccination Lead at NHS Sheffield CCG said: “We reached a milestone in April inviting everyone in the top priority groups for their covid vaccine.
“Having both doses is important as this gives you the best protection so don’t delay when you’re invited. You’ll typically be invited for your second dose at week 11 and this could be at short notice so please be prepared for the invite to come at any time. You’ll receive the same vaccine as you did for your first.
“Thank you to everyone who has been vaccinated so far, we’re making great progress in Sheffield and may this continue.”