A big push to get as many people as possible protected against COVID-19 takes place again this weekend with a series of walk-in vaccination clinics opening across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Depending on the local site, anyone aged over 18 or over will be able to arrive without an appointment and will be vaccinated on a first come-first-jabbed basis.
Other sites also offer second vaccinations for people aged over 40 years old, health and social care workers, unpaid carers, and people at higher clinical risk, from eight weeks after their first dose instead of the initial 12 weeks.
Dr Paddy Hannigan, Clinical Lead for the Vaccination Programme in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent said: “We are making these centres available on a no-appointment basis to boost the uptake as we work to get every eligible person vaccinated as soon as possible.
“Some clinics will cater exclusively for people aged over 40 years old (AZ) while others will concentrate on younger people (Pfizer or Moderna). The message is simple, ‘if you haven’t been vaccinated yet the time to do it is now’. If you are unsure of anything there are staff to talk to you and a range of information available.”
To find out which vaccination clinics are open, when, and what they are offering, go to the Together We’re Better website.
People presenting for a second dose of COVID protection must receive the same type of vaccine as their first dose.
Paddy said: “COVID-19 cases are still higher than we want to see, and the best way to stop the spread is for everyone to get vaccinated. The vaccines are all effective and safe so do not delay.”
Anyone who has already booked an appointment for a first or second jab should stick with the appointment.
People can also book an appointment through the national booking system online or by calling 119.
