'Raves, not graves': Manchester councillors appeal for people to get the jab before festival season
Three day-window now for young Mancs to come forward for Pfizer jab – AND they can bring friends, family and visitors who are also eligible for it.
Last updated 4th Aug 2021
Raves, not graves: that’s the message from Manchester’s health bosses as they lead a three-day call for any 18-year-old and above, who is eligible for a Pfizer jab, to come forward before festival season starts and more people visit clubs and events.
The bold move will not only help Manchester residents, but visitors too – so that the city uses its vaccine supply in the best way possible between now and Thursday evening.
David Regan, Director of Public Health for Manchester, said:
“We need to a take a practical and pragmatic approach wherever we can. We have supplies that we need to use – and at the same time we want young people to be able to enjoy all the things that they have missed out on during the last year and a half. This approach combines both those aims, while keeping people as safe as possible.”
This three-day window is a chance for people to come forward without needing a pre-booked appointment for either their first or second vaccine. These are the venue details:
Wednesday 4 August
• The Grange, M11 3TQ, 1.30 - 6pm Pfizer 1st and 2nd doses
• Plant Hill, M9 8LX 6pm - 9pm Pfizer and Astra Zeneca 1st and 2nd doses
• Irish Heritage Centre, M8 OAE, 8am - 12pm Astra Zeneca and Pfizer 1st and 2nd doses
• Newton Heath Health Centre, M40 2JF, 2pm - 5.30pm, Pfizer 1st and 2nd doses
• Golf Pavilion Car Park, Heaton Park, M25 2SW, 9am – 1pm, Pfizer 1st and 2nd doses
Thursday 5 August
• The Jain Centre, M12 4QE 9am - 1pm and 2pm – 5.30pm Pfizer and AZ 1st and 2nd doses
• Irish Heritage Centre, M8 OAE, 10am - 2pm and 4pm - 9pm Astra Zeneca and Pfizer 1st and 2nd doses
• Woodhouse Park, M22 1QW 1.30 - 5.50PM Pfizer 1st and 2nd dose
Friday 6 August
• Newton Heath Health Centre, M40 2JF, 9am - 12.30pm, 2pm - 5.30pm, Pfizer and AstraZeneca 1st and 2nd doses
• Irish Heritage Centre, M8 OAE, 4pm - 9pm Astra Zeneca and Pfizer 1st and 2nd doses
Dr Manisha Kumar, who is leading Manchester’s vaccination programme, and is also Medical Director for Manchester Health and Care Commissioning, said:
“Having the vaccine is a vital step in getting life back to where it used to be. We know young people have had to face enormous hardship during the pandemic - and we want to work with them to bring opportunities, fun - and normality -back to their lives.
“This, combined with all the other safety measures, is the best way to protect people from serious illness from the virus – and the risk of spreading it to others.”