Now that the summer – and some decent weather – has finally arrived, people’s thoughts are turning towards holidays and downtime, but they are being reminded that it’s not too late to get their covid vaccination.
In Lincolnshire, the NHS vaccination teams are still operating around the county, with a particular focus on pop-up walk-in vaccination sessions, that allow people to simply turn up – without an appointment – and get their covid vaccination.
“The pop-up vaccination sessions continue to prove really popular with people around Lincolnshire, particularly the sessions we are running using our vaccination bus,” explains Rebecca Neno, Director of Covid and Influenza Vaccination Programmes, NHS Lincolnshire CCG.
“They represent the ultimate in flexibility, since you don’t need to make an appointment to get vaccinated at one of our pop-ups. Provided you are eligible we will be only too happy to give you your vaccination. You can find out more, including the latest locations, by visiting our website www.lincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/grabajab”
Of course, for those who prefer the certainty of an appointment, there is still the option to book online via the National Booking System or by calling 119.
“We’re still offering the spring boosters to people aged 75 and over, as well as to those who are immunosuppressed, and we’re also continuing with the ‘evergreen offer’ of first, second and booster vaccinations for people who haven’t already had them,” adds Rebecca.
“With this in mind, there are a couple of things to remember. Firstly, getting vaccinated is still the best way to gain the maximum protection from covid. Secondly, you will need around three months for your immune system to gain the full benefit from being vaccinated.
So, without wanting to wish the summer months away, three months from now takes us into September and the situation, in terms of covid case numbers, could look different again by then.”
The covid vaccination bus has been very busy since it arrived around a month ago on loan from Lincolnshire County Council, and next week it will be on-site during the Lincolnshire Show (Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd June), offering people the chance to talk to NHS staff about the covid vaccination.
“We’re really pleased to be back at the Lincolnshire Show again for the first time in a few years, with our partners at Lincolnshire County Council. The bus will not be giving vaccinations during the show, but our team will be able to help signpost you to one of our pop-up vaccination sessions where you can get vaccinated or to the National Booking System where you can book your vaccination, as well as being able to answer any questions you may have about the vaccination,” comments Rebecca.
The current list of pop-up locations, including those using the vaccination bus, can be found below and also at www.lincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/grabajab along with other information on the covid vaccination programme.
In addition, on the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June, there will be walk-in sessions for 5-11 year-olds and 12-15 year-olds at PRSA Mass Vaccination Centre, Boston, as follows:
Saturday 25th June:
5-11 year-olds 10am – 2pm
12-15 year-olds 8am – 12pm
Sunday 26th June:
5-11 year-olds 8am – 4.30pm
12-15 year-olds 8am – 4.30pm
The vaccination teams will be running the following pop-up walk-in sessions:
Friday 17th June at St Faiths Parish Hall, West Parade, Lincoln LN1 1QP, between 10.30am and 5pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses).
Friday 17th June at Franklin Hall, Halton Road, Spilsby PE23 5LA, between 4pm and 6pm for 5-11 year-olds only.
Saturday 18th June at X Church, St Johns, St Johns Terrace, Church Street, Gainsborough DN21 1BY, between 10.30am and 5pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses).
Saturday 18th June, Vaccination Bus at Tesco, 186 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4QQ, between 10.30am and 3.30pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over.
Saturday 18th June at Stanhope Hall, 1 Boston Road, Horncastle LN9 6NF, between 10.30am and 5.30pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses), and between 10.30am and 5.30pm for 5-11 year-olds.
Sunday 19th June at The Venue, Navenby LN5 0JJ, between 10.30am and 5pm for 5-11 year-olds and 12-17 year-olds including 12-17 year-olds who are currently immunosuppressed.
Sunday 19th June, Vaccination Bus at St Marks Square, Lincoln LN5 7EX, between 10.30am and 3.30pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over.
Sunday 19th June at Darby and Joan Hall, Bourne PE10 9LY, between 11am and 7pm for 5-11 year-olds only.
Monday 20th June at X Church, St Johns, St Johns Terrace, Church Street, Gainsborough DN21 1BY, between 10.30am and 5.30pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses).
Monday 20th June at The Source, Riverside Church, Southgate, Sleaford NG34 7RY, between 10.30am and 3pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses), and between 3.30pm and 5.30pm for 5-11 year-olds and 12-17 year-olds.
Tuesday 21st June at Nettleham Village Hall, Brookfield Avenue, Nettleham, Lincoln LN2 2SS, between 10.30am and 4.30pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses).
Wednesday 22nd June at The Engine Shed, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, between 10.30am and 5pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses).
Thursday 23rd June at The Engine Shed, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, between 10.30am and 5pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses).
Thursday 23rd June at Holbeach United Social Club, Park Road, Holbeach PE12 7EE, between 10.30am and 3pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses), and between 3.30pm and 5.30pm for 5-11 year-olds.
Friday 24th June at St Faiths Church, 6 Charles Street, Lincoln LN1 1QL, between 10.30am and 5pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses).
Friday 24th June, Vaccination Bus at Fiskerton Village Hall, Ferry Road, Fiskerton, Lincoln LN3 4HW, between 11am and 3pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus ‘evergreen’ boosters for those aged 18 and over, and 4th dose for those aged 18 and over currently immunosuppressed.
Friday 24th June at Franklin Hall, Halton Road, Spilsby PE23 5LA, between 4pm and 5.30pm for 5-11 year-olds only.
Saturday 25th June at The Engine Shed, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, between 10.30am and 5pm for 5-11 year-olds and 12-17 year-olds.
Saturday 25th June at Alford Corn Exchange, 9 Market Place, Alford LN13 9EB, between 10.30am and 1pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus vaccinations for anyone eligible aged 18 and over (evergreen offer – i.e. 1st, 2nd and booster doses), and between 1.30pm and 4.30pm for 5-11 year-olds, and between 10.30am and 4.30pm for 12-15 year-olds.
Saturday 25th June, Vaccination Bus at Tesco, 186 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4QQ, between 10.30am and 3.30pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus ‘evergreen’ boosters for those aged 18 and over, and 4th dose for those aged 18 and over currently immunosuppressed.
Sunday 26th June at Sudbrooke Village Hall, Scothern Lane, Sudbrooke LN2 2QT, between 10.30am and 5pm for 5-11 year-olds and 12-17 year-olds.
For more information visit www.lincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/grabajab