Hampshire NHS to start offering Covid-19 vaccine to 65-69 age group
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The NHS has offered a first vaccine dose to everyone in the top four priority groups, after a roll-out of jabs began in December last year.
There is now a network of 67 sites across the county, ranging from GP-led local centres largely serving their local populations, to pharmacies, and large vaccination sites working as part of the national programme.
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Hide AdDr Nigel Watson, leading the vaccination roll-out across Hampshire, said: ‘From a standing start in December, this is an outstanding achievement.
‘Thanks to the dedication and skill of those on the ground, and the positive response of the public, we have been able to do something really special.
‘We have been determined to meet the target of vaccinating the first four priority groups by the middle of February, and so it is fantastic to know that we reached the milestone.’
More than 400,000 doses of vaccine have been administered in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since the programme started in December 2020.
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Hide AdThe NHS has admitted that not everybody in the first four priority groups has actually received a vaccine yet, such as those who are ill or in hospital.
Dr Watson added: ‘Our next task is to move on to those aged 65-69, and those who have significant health problems who would be at greater risk if they became infected with the virus – another huge task.
‘It really is great news that we are making such good progress, and so I hope people will be reassured that will get to them as soon as we can.
‘I would remind everyone – whether you have had a vaccine dose or not – that we still all need to do the basics to keep ourselves, and everyone else, safe. Please don't lower your guard - keeping washing your hands, keep covering your face, keep giving people space.’
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Hide AdIf you are over the age of 70 and have not yet received a Covid-19 vaccine, go to nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119 for free, to book a jab.
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