Public urged to get Covid-19 vaccine and follow-up injections

DOCTORS are reminding people in Southport and Formby of the importance of being vaccinated against Covid-19, and it couldn’t be easier to grab your jab.

So far, more than 85% of all adults have had at least one jab, and those aged 18 or over are being urged to visit their nearest walk-in clinic or book their appointment on the national booking service website.

Dr Rob Caudwell, chair of NHS Southport and Formby Clinical

Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “It’s never been easier to get your Covid-19 vaccination here in Sefton and we are reminding everyone of the importance of being protected against Covid-19.

“There are now several ways to get your vaccination including local pharmacies that you can book through the national booking system, along with walk-in sites and other venues across the borough.

“It’s also important to have your second dose to ensure maximum protection and you can get this eight weeks after your first jab.”

The various ways you can get your vaccination in Sefton are:

Visit southportandformbyccg.nhs. uk for the up to date grab a jab walk-in sites

Book an appointment at one of the Sefton pharmacy-led vaccination sites or at one of the 1,600 vaccination centres across the country via the national booking service online: nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by calling 119

Book direct with the Aintree Hospital Hub: aintreeuniversityhospital.nhsbookings.com/v2/#book/ service/7/count/1/provider/any/.

People who attend a walk-in clinic for their first dose will have their vaccination record updated online and will then be able to book in their second dose appointment using the national booking system.

Second jabs are also available at the walk-ins if it has been at least eight weeks since the first dose.

Getting the second dose is vital to getting longer lasting and maximum protection offered by the vaccines, with recent research also showing they are highly effective against the Delta strain of the virus.

Patients are reminded when they visit healthcare facilities they must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.