NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is encouraging anyone who is eligible for the COVID-19 spring booster and who has not yet come forward to get vaccinated by the end of June.
These additional vaccinations have been offered to people aged 75 or over and those aged over 12 who are immunosuppressed, with clinics operating since early March until 30 June.
Anyone in these groups who has not yet come forward can book online or call the national vaccination helpline seven days a week to make an appointment which suits them.
A number of mobile vaccination clinics alongside drop-in clinics are also operating within NHSGGC this week, with more dates to be made available next week:
Mobile Clinics:
Thursday 23rd June Morrisons Dumbarton , Glasgow Road, G82 1QZ Open 10.00am until 5.00pm
Friday 24th June Morrisons Cardonald, 1760 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G52 2BW Open 10.00am until 5.00pm
Drop-in clinics:
Thursday 23rd June:
Glasgow Club Easterhouse, 12 Auchinlea Road, G34 9HQ Open 3.00pm until 7.00pm
Friday 24th June:
Glasgow Club Easterhouse, 12 Auchinlea Road, G34 9HQ Open 3.00pm until 7.00pm
Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Union Street, G66 1HN Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Saturday 25th June:
Carmichael Hall, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 7JS Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Glasgow Central Mosque, 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
The Hub Community Centre, 405 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, G81 2TX Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Sunday 26th June
Lagoon Leisure Centre, 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall Street, G11 5LW Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Monday 27th June
Glasgow Central Mosque, 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Glasgow Club Donald Dewar, 220 Garscadden Road, G15 8SX Open 11.00am until 6.00pm
Tuesday 28th June
Barmulloch Community Centre, 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, G21 3PX Open 11.00am until 4.00pm
Glasgow Club Castlemilk, 28 Dougrie Road, G45 9NH Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Wednesday 29th June
Carmichael Hall, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 7JS Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Thursday 30th June
Glasgow Central Mosque, 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA Open 10.00am until 7.00pm
Lagoon Leisure Centre, 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB Open 10.00am until 4.00pm
Dr Emilia Crighton, Deputy Director for Public Health at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said:
“COVID-19 continues to circulate and it remains crucial that those most at risk of severe effects from the virus protect themselves by getting their spring booster vaccination. Immunity from the vaccine wanes over time and the booster provides important additional protection.
“I’d urge anyone aged 75 or over, or anyone aged 12 or over who is severely immunosuppressed to come forward for their spring booster before the end of June if they haven’t already done so.
“If you have missed yours for any reason then you can rearrange it online at NHS Inform or by calling the helpline on 0800 030 8013 seven days a week between 8am and 8pm. Alternatively, you can visit one of our drop-in clinics currently operating. The details of which can be found on our website.”
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said:
“Vaccination has been our most effective tool against coronavirus and I am pleased so many people have come forward for their spring booster. Almost 90% of over 75s and around two thirds of those who are aged over 12 and are immunosuppressed have already taken up the offer.
“We are seeing higher numbers of infections across our communities at the moment which is why booster vaccination is needed to maintain the best protection against COVID-19 for those at highest risk. We continue to encourage everyone to receive the doses they are eligible for as and when they become available.”
Background
The national vaccination helpline number is 0800 030 8013.
More information on the spring booster and how to book online is available at NHS Inform
Information about drop-in clinics available in NHSGGC is available at https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/covid-19/covid-vaccinations/