Residents over 50 invited to get their vaccinations

Those eligible will be offered a bivalent vaccine which targets both the original and Omicron Covid-19 variants.

An alternative vaccine will soon be available for those unable to receive an mRNA based product.

The vaccination programme is open to all Island residents in the following categories:

• Aged 50 and over
• Pregnant
• At higher risk due to health condition
• Immunosuppressed
• A frontline health and social care worker
• A carer

To be eligible to receive the booster vaccination, an adult (aged over 18) in this group must:

• Have either completed their primary course of the vaccine or received a booster at least three months ago
• Not have had a positive test for Covid-19 within the previous 28 days
• Be able to consent for themselves or request a Best Interest Form completed by their GP for the Autumn Booster before making a booking. 

Those booking an appointment will be prompted to input their name, date of birth and your NHS number.

The Vaccine Team are in the process of sending out individual communications to those registered individuals who are eligible, informing them of their NHS number and further information on how to book an appointment online.

The Vaccination Team will also be offering walk-in sessions at the Chester Street Vaccination Hub between 9.30am and 4.30pm on Tuesday 1 November, Wednesday 2 November, Thursday 3 November and Friday 4 November.

More walk-in sessions will be announced as the programme continues.