Appointment-only pop-up vaccine clinics are being held in the north of the island at the weekend to offer boosters to those who are eligible.
The clinics, held at Ramsey District Cottage Hospital between 8.45am and 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, will be offered only to:
Those aged 50 and over and those in at-risk groups (priority groups 1 to 9) whose second dose was at least six months ago (bring evidence of your second dose),
Those who live in Ramsey and the surrounding areas who find it difficult to travel longer distances
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Anyone who’d like to go to either of the clinics should ring 111 or email [email protected] to book in an appointment.
Lawrie Hooper MHK, Minister for Health and Social Care, said: ’Vaccines offer high levels of protection but we know that immunity starts to reduce over time, particularly for older adults and those in at-risk groups.
’It is vital that those eligible come forward for their booster vaccine to top up their defences against the virus, and also help protect our health services.’
He thanked the team for putting on extra clinics and encouraged all those who are eligible to take up the offer and contact 111.
Individuals who are already scheduled with an appointment in the coming weeks to receive a booster vaccine should not attend this clinic.