Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have confirmed the next set of vaccination pop-up clinics, commencing in Redcar this Friday, 7 January.
The sessions come as Redcar and Cleveland's Covid-19 infection rate stands at 2,330 per 100,000 of the population - the highest it has been since the start of the pandemic.
All mobile vaccination units can be attended without an appointment and residents are being urged to have themselves jabbed and/or given their booster as soon as possible.
Councillor Steve Kay, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Health and Welfare, said: “We have seen a very steep rise in the infection rate in Redcar and Cleveland due to the Omicron variant. Last week, we were among the areas with the lowest rates in England; now, we are among those with the highest. Throughout the pandemic, our first priority has been to keep our residents and visitors as safe as possible and that remains the most important thing.
“The best way to do this is to ensure you and your loved ones are fully vaccinated. Over the coming weeks, our mobile vaccination unit will be at different sites around the borough. Thousands of our residents have already taken the opportunity to get jabbed near where they live. It is quick and easy and we hope thousands more will take up the offer in January."
This series of vaccination sessions begins on Friday 7 January at Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Rd, Redcar, TS10 1EZ, from 10am – 5pm. First and second doses are available for 16 and 17-year-olds (12 weeks between the two) and for all over 18s (eight weeks between the two). Vaccinations are also available for 12–15-year-olds, who must have consent. Boosters will be administered to those18+ if three months have passed since the second vaccine.
In addition to Covid vaccines, flu jabs will be available for those 65 and over or under 65s who are eligible. On-site parking is available.
An identical session will take place on Monday 10 January, also from 10am – 5pm, at Saint Helen's Parish Church, Rockliffe Avenue, Carlin How, Saltburn-by-the-Sea (TS13 4ES).
If you have had Covid_19 recently, please remember that 10 days must have passed since you last tested positive and all symptoms must have disappeared before you can be jabbed or given your booster. For under 18 years, please wait 12 weeks.
More pop-ups will take place throughout January as follows:
- Friday 14 January, GUISBOROUGH, St Nicholas Church Hall, TS14 6BP, 10am – 5pm
- Saturday 15 January – venue TBC
- Monday 17 January, GUISBOROUGH, St Nicholas Church Hall, TS14 6BP, 10am – 5pm
- Friday 21 January, SALTBURN, Saltburn Cricket Club, Marske Mill Lane, TS12 1HJ 10am – 5pm
- Monday 24 January, SALTBURN, Saltburn Cricket Club, Marske Mill Lane, TS12 1HJ, 10am – 5pm
- Friday 28 January, REDCAR, Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Rd, Redcar TS10 1EZ, 10am – 5pm
- Saturday 29 January – venue TBC
- Monday 31 January, REDCAR, Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Rd, Redcar TS10 1EZ, 10am – 5pm
You can also continue to book online appointments at large vaccination centres or community pharmacies at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
Please remember to cancel your online booking if you choose to attend a walk-in clinic after making an appointment at a large vaccination centre, GP led clinic or community pharmacy site.