The Chief Medical Officer (England) has said: “COVID-19 and ‘flu will be circulating this winter. Immunity wanes over time. The new COVID-19 vaccines add protection against Omicron.Vaccines are widely available for the vulnerable. If you are eligible please get vaccinated for COVID-19 and ‘flu.”
From November 24 to December 22, the Rye Covid-19 vaccination centre will be open ONLY on Thursdays from 10 am (10:00) to 2pm (14:00) both for boosters and catch-up jabs.
More dates after Christmas will follow.
There are 2 booster doses of the coronavirus (COVID) vaccine:
– First booster for everyone aged 16 and over, and some people aged 12 to 15 who are at high risk from COVID-19, once they have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccination course
– Seasonal or autumn booster for some people, including those aged 50 years or over, those at high risk from COVID or who are pregnant, and frontline health and social care workers.
We prefer patients to book jabs so that we can plan vaccine supply.
Winter flu jabs are available at most pharmacies, including those on Rye High Street.
Image Credits: Supplied by Dr Anthony Kimber .