More children aged 5-11 will be able to access a COVID-19 vaccine this half-term as Solent NHS Trust launches walk-in appointments for children across its mass vaccination centres – including here on the Isle of Wight.
Solent, as part of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Vaccination Programme, is offering walk-in appointments at The Riverside Centre in Newport, as well as in clinics in the community, with no need to book in advance.
The next clinic is being held today (Tuesday) for those aged 5-11, between 09:00 and 18:00. The next clinic will be held on Sunday 5th June, also between 09:00-18:00. Vaccines are offered on a first come, first served basis and there may be a short wait for people to receive their vaccine.
There is also a walk-in clinic on Wednesday 1st June, between 08:00-20:00, for anyone aged 12+.
Angela Anderson, Deputy Chief Nurse, and Clinical Director for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme at Solent NHS Trust, said:
“The decision to get your child vaccinated, as a parent or guardian, is yours. Not only can the vaccine help protect your child against serious COVID infection, but it can also decrease the risk of passing on the infection to others and reduce the impact it can have on their education. So, if you or your child have not yet received the vaccine, why not walk-in to one of our centres this half-term.
“Our fantastic teams have created a child and family friendly atmosphere to ensure that everyone is as comfortable as possible when getting their jabs and we are on hand every step of the way to answer any queries you may have about the vaccine.”
If you would rather book an appointment, slots must be booked via the national booking system (www.NHS.uk). People in Hampshire can also call the Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 0300 561 0018 to find their nearest site (including more walk-ins and pop-ups) and book their next appointment. Those wanting to attend as a family but who are not the parent must bring evidence of parental guardianship or parental responsibility.
Why?theyre not in at risk groups lol
Ludicrous pumping that intoo kids
Not at risk themselves, but very good at spreading it!
it is utterly insane for one person to take medication in case someone else gets something
So can they with cold n flue! Life as we know it
Its doesnt kill most people.quit believing
Old school…you can be jabbed 4 times and STILL SPREAD IT lol
Crazy comment
I had all 3 shots and still got it I know 2 people who had the 3 shots and had it twice. Why make kids who are hardly touched by it have this experimental” stuff” injected into them?
Exactly!!
Planned…culling of the herd via a bioweapon ?
No way my kids are having it!
Its the last category of people gov can make jab money off of! Theyll still push till cowes come home if pocket linings involved….crazy.hopefully most have now woken up .