Scarborough's over-70s urged to book coronavirus vaccine jab
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Previously, the NHS were asked people not to contact them about the immunisations, stressing they should wait until they were approached.
This is still the case for most people, but now the NHS are asking those in the first four priority groups (anyone who is over 70 or on the shielded patient list) to get in touch.
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Hide AdThe aim is to get all of these people vaccinated by the middle of this month.
Eligible people can book their appointment online through the national booking service at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.
Those who can not book online can call a free 119 telephone number anytime between 7am and 11pm, seven days a week.
The national system allows patients to pick a convenient location and time.
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NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group Accountable Officer, Amanda Bloor, said: “Healthcare colleagues across North Yorkshire and York and in the wider Humber, Coast and Vale area have been doing a fantastic job to vaccinate people in the first four priority groups, but we want to ensure that all those who are eligible, have been offered the jab.
“We know that people over 70 and those on the shielded patient list are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. It’s important they come forward if they haven’t had their vaccine yet.
“I urge everyone to check with their parents, grandparents, relatives, neighbours and friends who are 70 years old and over if they have been vaccinated. If they haven’t had the vaccine yet, please help them book an appointment as soon as possible.
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Hide Ad“If you have previously turned down the opportunity to get the vaccine but have changed your mind, please also come forward now. We are determined that nobody should be left behind.
“The vaccine is safe, simple, and will offer you and those around you crucial protection against this virus.”