Vulnerable people in Dorset to receive spring COVID-19 booster jabs
A total of 29 sites are offering the vaccine from Friday
Vulnerable people in Dorset are receiving their spring coronavirus booster jabs.
From Friday there will be 29 sites across the county offering the jab to over 75's, care home residents and the most vulnerable over-12s.
Additional pop-up sites are being planned to give a wide coverage across Dorset. As well as running the spring booster programme they’ll also be giving the opportunity for anyone who has not yet had their earlier jabs to grab them now.
Prof Dawn Dawson, Director of Nursing, Therapies and Quality at Dorset HealthCare, which is managing the vaccination programme with system partners, said:
“As we have done throughout the programme, the Dorset health and care system is working closely together to provide a range of locations for people to get their vaccine.
“We have a high number of cases of COVID-19 in our communities right now so it’s all the more important we continue to protect ourselves, particularly those who are most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill.”
You can book via the National Booking System online or by calling 119. There are also walk-ins available at some locations - visit here to find a vaccination site.
There will be special arrangements to visit residents of care homes for older adults and those who are housebound and eligible for the vaccination - please be patient while we book everyone in.
Anyone who is severely immunosuppressed and has not had all their vaccinations
should have them as soon as possible. You may need another booster as well as your usual flu injection in the autumn.