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'Grab A Jab' Month At Isle Of Wight's Riverside Centre

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It's grab a jab month on the Isle of Wight.

From today (Wednesday) until July 31, walk-in appointments are available at the The Riverside Centre in Newport.

Solent NHS Trust, which runs the site, says anyone aged over 18 can walk-in for their first or second COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccines are offered on a first come, first served basis and there may be a short wait for people to receive their vaccine.

People should bring their NHS number if they have it.

As well as first vaccinations, second vaccinations for Pfizer and AstraZeneca are available at the walk-ins if it has been at least eight weeks since the first dose.

David Noyes, Chief Operating Officer at Solent NHS Trust, said:

"We are delighted to be reopening more regular walk-in appointments at The Riverside Centre, making it easier for people on the Island to be able to get their life-saving vaccination whilst they go about their daily lives.

"We also continue to offer pre-booked appointments. These are available by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or by calling 119, free of charge."

Alongside the Riverside Centre, GP-led sites on the island are also offering walk-in appointments - please check the CCG website for details.

While visiting any vaccination site, people are reminded to follow the 'hands, face, space' guidance to help control the virus.

A full list of walk-in sessions can be found on the Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group vaccination page -http://www.hampshiresouthamptonandisleofwightccg.nhs.uk/your-health/latest-information-on-covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-programme/walk-in-clinics-near-you.

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