Covid Booster Jabs Now Available At Walk-In Centres. Here's Where

Booster jabs are now being given at walk-in vaccination sites across England, with no appointment needed. From November 1, anyone eligible who had their second dose of a coronavirus vaccine at least six months ago can turn up at one of hundreds of jabs sites across the country to get their top-up.The move is part of plans to ramp up vaccine uptake ahead of a “challenging” winter. Walk-in centres are also offering vaccinations to 12-15 year olds needing their first jab, and parents should check the ‘Grab-a-Jab’ website to find their nearest centre, which is updated each day as new sites open up.Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and deputy lead for the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme said: “The booster is not just a nice to have, it is really important protection ahead of what we know will be a challenging winter. So if you are eligible, please do check the site finder and go get your jab.”Here’s what you need to know about the new system:Who is eligible for a Covid booster jab?You can get a booster dose from a walk-in site if it’s been at least six months (182 days) since your second dose of the vaccine and you’re either:Aged 50 or overAged 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from Covid-19. You’ll find a detailed list of these conditions on the NHS website.If you have a condition that puts you at higher risk of Covid-19, you’ll receive a letter from the NHS reminding you to have your booster dose. You should take this letter with you to the walk-in centre. If you haven’t received a letter but believe you should be eligible for a booster dose due to an underlying health condition, contact your GP. Frontline health and social care workers aged 16 and over can also get a booster dose from a walk-in site. In this instance, you’ll need to bring proof of your employment to the walk-in centre, such as a workplace photo ID, or a letter or a payslip from your employer within the last three months.Where are the walk-in sites for booster jabs?People are advised to use the NHS online walk-in finder to check where their nearest centre is. Pharmacies, GP practices and other community sites – including Elland Road football stadium in Leeds and Kassam Stadium in Oxford – are being used as walk-in sites. NHS England said almost every person registered with a GP practice lives within 10 miles of a fixed vaccination site.The walk-in finder website will show who can get jabs at different sites, whether it is offering boosters, vaccines for 12-15 year-olds, or anyone aged 16 and over.You do not need to be registered with a GP to use a walk-in site. Related...We've Forgotten How To Take Sick Days Since Covid. They Still MatterUK 'Worryingly Close' To 100,000 Daily Covid Cases, Says Scientist7 Ways You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Contracting Covid This Winter

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