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Hampshire And Isle Of Wight NHS Celebrates 5 Million Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Covid-19 Vaccination Programme has now delivered more than five million doses of the vaccine since the programme started just over two years ago.

The first vaccine in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was given to then 99-year-old Michael Tibbs at Queen Alexandra Hospital on 8 December 2020.

Since then, teams from across general practice, community pharmacy, hospital hubs and roving clinics have come together to play their part in vaccinating people.

Dr Matt Nisbet, GP and Clinical Lead for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, said:

“The number of vaccinations we have been able to deliver across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is incredible and none of it would have been possible without our hardworking NHS staff and volunteers.

“Of course, we also could not have reached this milestone without the support of our communities, so I would like to say thank you to them too.

"I would strongly encourage anyone yet to get vaccinated to come forward, it isn’t too late, there is no judgement from our teams, and we are here to help.”

More than 240,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are eligible for a Covid-19 spring vaccine including everyone who turns 75 years plus (before the end of June) and those with a weakened immune system.

Since the spring campaign launched last month, nearly 75,000 vaccines have been delivered.

The last vaccination appointments will be offered on 30 June. After that the offer from the NHS will be more targeted and usually during seasonal campaigns.

People can get information, help with booking an appointment or check eligibility by contacting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Vaccination Helpline on 0300 561 0018.

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