WALK-IN Covid booster vaccinations are now offered in Bury’s four vaccination clinics.
However, health chiefs urge residents to book a slot whenever possible to avoid waiting in line and to guarantee they will be stung.
The clinics are Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Elizabethan Suite in Bury, Radcliffe United Reformed Church and Prestwich Walk-in Center.
There are also seven pharmacies in Bury, the clinic at Fairfield Hospital and the mass vaccination center at Etihad, all of which can be booked through the national booking service.
Lesley Jones, director of public health at Bury, said, “Our vaccination clinics have done an amazing job and have given booster doses to around 60,000 local people.
“Now that anyone over 18 can get a booster vaccination, they will be busier than ever with the government’s goal of offering a booster vaccination to every adult by December 31st. That means we’ll be vaccinating tens of thousands over the next 14 days.
“In order to meet this great challenge, we are expanding our arrangements. We are building more clinics and are striving for longer opening times and openings on public holidays and weekends.
“I urge everyone to get their booster vaccine immediately – after three months have passed since their second dose – given the huge increase in cases of the new variant of Omicron, to protect them and their loved ones.
“And please watch out for less mobile friends and neighbors and, if you can, help them get to their vaccination appointments by transport.”
The vaccination details are as follows:
First and second dose of Covid-19 vaccination
Drop by or book:
For people over 16 years of age due to the first vaccination.
For people aged 18 and over (including within 3 months of turning 18) due to their second vaccination (second dose 8+ weeks after the first). There may be waiting times for a viewing appointment.
Book only:
Second doses for adolescents aged 16 and 17 years by appointment only (second dose after 12+ weeks after the first).
Booster vaccinations
Everyone aged 18 and over can now book their Covid Booster vaccination as long as three months (91 days) have passed since their second dose.
Pre-booked appointments for booster vaccinations will be given priority; The four vaccination centers can, however, accept walk-ins without an appointment for booster vaccinations, as long as capacity allows. In order to guarantee an appointment, we ask you to register in advance. There may be waiting times for a viewing appointment.
Flu shots
Influenza vaccinations are available to eligible patients registered with a family doctor practice in Bury.
Flu vaccination appointments booked in advance have priority; However, our four vaccination centers can, as far as capacity allows, accept walk-ins without an appointment for flu vaccinations. In order to guarantee an appointment, we ask you to register in advance. There may be waiting times for a viewing appointment.
12-15 year old Covid-19 vaccinations
Our four local vaccination centers are for people aged 16 and over. Vaccinations for 12-15 year olds can be booked through the National Booking Service or by calling 119.
How to book a booster
For vaccination centers in Ramsbottom, Bury, Radcliffe or Prestwich visit https://covid.nhsbookings.com/gmpcn
Alternatively, you can book at one of seven local pharmacies and the Manchester Mass Vaccination Center on the Etihad campus by calling 119 or through the NHS National Booking Service at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid. click through -19 / Coronavirus Vaccination / Coronavirus Vaccine /
The seven local pharmacies are:
Bury – Asda, Spring Street; and Strachan’s Chemists, Walmersley Road
Radcliffe – Asda; and Well Pharmacy, Church Street West
Whitefield – Barash Pharmacy, Bury New Road; and Well Pharmacy, Elms Square
Prestwich – Cohen’s Chemist, St. Gabriel’s Medical Center, Bishops Road.
For the latest information on when and where walk-in vaccination sessions are held, visit www.bury.gov.uk/coronavirus-vaccine