| More than 7 out of 10 people in Brighton and Hove now boosted |
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| Latest figures show that 71% of eligible adults in Brighton and Hove have now received their COVID-19 booster vaccination. It comes after vaccinations teams stepped up efforts throughout December to significantly increase the number of appointments available, to offer a booster to all eligible adults by the end of the year as part of the response against the Omicron variant. Vaccination services extended their opening hours, held sessions on further days and increased the number of walk in sessions to help make the vaccination available to local residents. From an average of 80,000 a week, the number of appointments soared and reached 150,000 completed vaccinations a week. Work now continues to encourage anyone who is yet to come forward for their vaccination to book an appointment or arrange to attend a walk in session. There are available appointments at all services across the city on the National Booking Service for the coming days and weeks. There are also walk in sessions being held our communities – see the latest list of days and locations. Health leaders are also reminding people that it isn’t just about boosters, and if people are yet to have their first or their second primary doses, they are also encouraged to come forward and receive this vital protection. |
| School visits resume next week to protect 12 to 15 year olds |
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| Schools in Brighton and Hove will start to be revisited from next week as we work to ensure that young people are protected. 12 to 15 year olds are now eligible for a second dose, and the Schools Immunisation team will be revisiting schools to offer vaccination to all those with consent in place. They will also be able to offer first vaccinations to anyone eligible who has yet to receive a first dose. In addition to the school visits, appointments for 12 to 15 year olds are available in Brighton and Hove through the National Booking Service website and 119. There are clinics across our communities offering the vaccination in specific clinics for this age group. Parents are particularly being urged to complete and return consent forms if you haven’t already and you want your child to receive their vaccination in school. Even if your child has recently had COVID-19 and may not be able to receive it within the next 12 weeks, please complete the consent form but let the team know that they have or recently had COVID-19, and they can make sure you receive the appropriate information about catch up clinics. |
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| People who are immunosuppressed or have a weakened immune system are now able to get a booster vaccine. Anyone in this group would be able to have a fourth dose (after three primary doses) 3 months after their 3rd dose. GPs and hospital specialists will be inviting people for their booster dose when it is due, but if people think they are eligible we would encourage them to speak to their health professionals. If people have a letter from their GP or hospital specialist inviting them for a vaccine, they can bring this letter to any of the walk in sessions to receive their vaccination. See the latest dates and locations for walk in sessions. Read more about the 3rd and 4th dose. |
| Walk in vaccinations offered across city |
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| Walk in vaccinations are available for residents in Brighton and Hove at a whole host of venues across the city. No appointment necessary, just turn up and get your 1st, 2nd and booster vaccines. Make sure you dress appropriately for waiting in line during the winter months: Friday 7 January 2022 09.30-13.30 – Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 9XZ 09.00-18.00 – Coldean Pharmacy, 16 Beatty Avenue, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9ED 10.30-14.30 – St Peter’s Church, York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU Saturday 8 January 2022 09.30-13.30 and 14.30-18.30 – Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 9XZ 08.00-19.00 – Coldean Pharmacy, 16 Beatty Avenue, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9ED 14.00-16.30 – Old Boat Community Centre, Carden Hill, Brighton, BN1 8GN Sunday 9 January 2022 09.30-14.30 – Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 9XZ 10.30-14.30 – Waitrose car park, 130-134 Western Road (entrance to car park via Hampton Place), Brighton, BN1 2LA Monday 10 January 2022 09.00-18.00 – Coldean Pharmacy, 16 Beatty Avenue, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9ED 10.30-14.30 – The Whitehawk Inn, Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5NS |