Additional capacity has been put in place at some Covid-19 vaccinations sites in the South East this weekend, as the NHS strives to boost people’s protection ahead of Christmas.

Vaccination sites across the South East such as, the Kasaam Stadium in Oxford; SAGA building in Kent, Salt Hill Centre in Slough, a pop-up clinic on Witney High street, to name but a few, have bolstered their appointment capacity for walk-ins as well as pre-booked appointments between Friday (26/11) and Sunday (28/11).

A full list of all places offering the vaccination across the South East, whether that be first or second doses, or the Covid-19 booster, visit  Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

To book an appointment – visit Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk). People that can’t go online can book by phoning 119.

Those eligible include:

• Boosters– People aged 40+ and it needs to have been six months since your second dose. Appointments can now be booked five months after having a second dose (with vaccination at six months)
• First doses– for anyone over the age of the 12
• Second doses– for anyone aged 16 or 17 (if first vaccination was at least 8 weeks ago
• Third primary doses– for those who are immuno-supressed

For more details on eligibility, visit Who can get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk).

Dr Vaughan Lewis, Regional Medical Director, said: “As we fast approach Christmas, a hugely important time for so many of us, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the festivities safely. One of the best ways to do this is by joining the millions already vaccinated across the South East.

“Whether you’re due your booster or second dose, or indeed you’re yet to have your first dose, additional vaccination capacity has been put in place for this weekend so head down to a site that is convenient for you.

He added: “Having your vaccine this weekend, will give you the maximum protection ahead of Christmas to protect you, your family and all those around you.”

Since the NHS in England made history with the first COVID-19 vaccination delivered outside a clinical trial in December 2020, more than 93 million doses of the life-saving vaccine have been delivered – with more than nine in 10 adults having had their first vaccination.

The NHS is vaccinating in line with Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidance, which was recently updated to include people aged 40 to 49 getting a booster, as well as recommending a second dose for 16 and 17-year-olds.