We will be running our first combined adult flu and COVID-19 autumn booster vaccination clinics on Thursday 5^th October and Saturday 7^th October. Further clinics will be opened later in the month. If you are eligible, you will receive an SMS text message with a booking link, or a letter.

You will be eligible for COVID-19 autumn booster vaccination if you are aged over 65 or in a vulnerable group. Vulnerable groups include: people with certain underlying health conditions, pregnant people, carers, household contacts of people with immunosuppression, and care home residents and staff.

If you or your relative are in a care home, you do not need to contact us to arrange a COVID-19 booster vaccination. We will be visiting each of our care homes, starting from early October.

If you or your relative are housebound and unable to attend the medical centre, we will contact you to arrange to vaccinate you at home. If we have not previously vaccinated you at home, please contact us to ensure that you are on our list.

If you are also eligible for a flu vaccination, you will be able to have this at the same time as your COVID-19 booster vaccination.

For more information, visit: healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2023/08/08/covid-autumn-booster-vaccine-2023-everything-you-need-to-know/

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How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• always wash your hands when you get home or into work
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
• avoid close contact with people who are unwell
• wear a face mask/face covering when travelling on public transport, when entering busy places where social distancing cannot be maintained and when visiting a health care setting
• do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean