A CALL is being issued for young people aged 12 to 17 to attend one of the vaccination drop-in clinics in order to receive their second jag.
It comes as case numbers in Dumfries and Galloway remain very high – standing at 1459 in the week ending Sunday January 30, down just slightly from 1511 the week before.
Numbers of close contacts of positive cases have actually increased – going up from 1798 to stand at 1989.
Director of Public Health Valerie White said: “We’re still seeing very high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Dumfries and Galloway, which means it’s very important that everyone gets fully vaccinated.
“For adults over 18, ‘fully vaccinated’ means having had three separate jags, and for young people aged 12 to 17 fully vaccinated means having had two jags – with second jags for this group only available through our drop-in vaccination clinics.
“Being fully vaccinated provides the highest level of protection against the COVID vaccine and its risk to health. Beyond this, don’t let your vaccination status be a factor limiting your options this year, including any travel or holiday plans for you or your family.
“Details on vaccinations and all the upcoming drop-in clinics can be found at the website www.nhsdg.co.uk/vaccines
“Almost 88 per cent of all eligible over 18s in the region are now fully vaccinated, having had three jags, but we want everyone to give serious thought to getting this fullest level of protection.”
Upcoming vaccination drop-in sessions are as follows:
Annan Charles Street Wednesday 02/02/2022 – 9:45 – 17.15
Sanquhar Community Centre Wednesday 02/02/2022 – 11:00 – 17:00
Newton Stewart Hospital Wednesday 02/02/2022 – 10:00 – 17:00
Castle Douglas Town Hall Wednesday 02/02/2022 – 10:00 – 18:00
Moffat Hospital Thursday 03/02/2022 – 10:00 – 17:00
Newton Stewart Hospital Thursday 03/02/2022 – 10:00 – 17:00
Kirkcudbright Hospital Thursday 03/02/2022 10:00 – 18:00
Mountainhall, Dumfries Thursday 03/02/2022 – 9:30 – 16.45
Canonbie Village Hall Friday 04/02/2022 – 10:00 – 17:00
Waverley Medical Centre, Stranraer Friday 04/02/2022 10:00 – 18:00
Castle Douglas Town Hall Friday 04/02/2022 10:00 – 18:00
Annan Charles Street Monday 07/02/2022 – 9:45 – 17.15
Thornhill Rehab Suite Monday 07/02/2022 – 10:30 – 17:00
Waverley Medical Centre, Stranraer Monday 07/02/2022 – 10:00 – 18:00
Annan Charles Street Tuesday 08/02/2022 – 9:45 – 17.15
Mountainhall, Dumfries Tuesday 08/02/2022 – 9.30 – 16.45
Newton Stewart Hospital Wednesday 09/02/2022 – 10:00 – 1
Sanquhar Community Centre Wednesday 09/02/2022 – 11:00 – 17:00
Newton Stewart Hospital Wednesday 09/02/2022 – 10:00 – 17:00
Castle Douglas Town Hall Wednesday 09/02/2022 – 10:00 – 18:00
Moffat Hospital Thursday 10/02/2022 – 10:00 – 17:00
Newton Stewart Hospital Thursday 10/02/2022– 10:00 – 17:00
Kirkcudbright Hospital Thursday 10/02/2022 – 10:00 – 18:00
Mountainhall, Dumfries Thursday 10/02/2022 – 9:30 – 16.45
Canonbie Village Hall Friday 11/02/2022 10:00 – 17:00
Waverley Medical Centre, Stranraer Friday 11/02/2022 10:00 – 18:00
Dalbeattie Town Hall Friday 11/02/2022 10:00 – 17:00
Drop-ins may require queuing, and with vaccinations as vaccine supplies allow. People are advised to dress warmly.
Book your booster now using the national portal https://vacs.nhs.scot/csp, or by calling the free number 0800 030 8013.
The local helpline can handle a limited number of enquiries for anyone experiencing problems with the national system – calling 01387 403090 or emailing [email protected]
