Parents and guardians of 5-11 year-olds across Lincolnshire are being reminded that it’s now time to bring them back for their second covid vaccination.
Many 5-11 year-olds in Lincolnshire will have had their first dose of the covid vaccination around 12 weeks ago, either at a pop-up vaccination session or at one of the county’s vaccination sites, and they can now have their second dose.
“The vaccines are safe and effective, and we are offering children aged 5-11, as well as those aged 12-15, two doses to give them the best protection against covid-19,” explains Rebecca Neno, Director of Covid and Influenza Vaccination Programmes, NHS Lincolnshire ICB.
Covid-19 is usually mild in most children, but it can make some unwell. One dose of the vaccine gives good protection, but two doses enhances this protection and makes it longer-lasting.
“Many of us have had the experience of looking after a poorly child with covid and like many diseases, covid can spread quickly in an environment like school. Just as with any other age, vaccinating your 5-11 year-old is about stopping them from getting seriously ill, and having two doses will give stronger protection,” adds Rebecca.
Most 5-11 year-olds can get their second dose from 12 weeks after their first dose, the exception being if your child has a condition that means they’re at high risk from covid-19 or they live with someone who has a weakened immune system – if this is the case they can get their second dose from 8 weeks after their first.
In addition, if your child is aged 5 or over and had a severely weakened immune system when they had their first two doses, they can get an additional third primary dose of the vaccine.
“In Lincolnshire we’re continuing to run pop-up vaccination sessions every week, which allow people to come along – without an appointment – and get their covid vaccination and some of these sessions are vaccinating 5-11 year-olds (see list below) and 12-15/12-17 year-olds.
“As well as this, our Mass Vaccination Centre at PRSA, Boston, is offering walk-ins for 5-11s and 12-17 year-olds (see list below) that don’t require an appointment. The best way to find out where the nearest walk-in session to you is, is by looking at the list on our website www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/grabajab which we update every week,” explains Rebecca.
The walk-in sessions for 5-11 year-olds and 12-17 year-olds at PRSA Mass Vaccination Centre, Boston, are scheduled as follows:
Saturday 9th July:
- 5-11 year-olds 8am – 2pm
- 12-17 year-olds 8am – 2pm
Monday 11th July:
- 12-17 year-olds 3.30pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday 13th July:
- 5-11 year-olds 3.30pm – 7.30pm
- 12-17 year-olds 3.30pm – 7.30pm
Saturday 16th July:
- 5-11 year-olds 8am – 2pm
- 12-17 year-olds 8am – 2pm
In addition to the walk-ins, alternatively it is possible to book an appointment for a covid vaccination, including for your 5-11 year-old, online using the National Booking System or by calling 119.
The vaccination teams will be running the following pop-up walk-in sessions:
Thursday 7th July, at Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding PE11 3DT, between 10am and 6pm for spring boosters for people aged 75 and over (on or before 30th June 2022) and anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus ‘evergreen’ 1st, 2nd and booster for those aged 18 and over. Between 3.30pm and 6pm for 5-11 year-olds and 12-17 year-olds including 12-17 year-olds who are currently immunosuppressed.
Saturday 9th July at Springfields Events & Conference Centre, Camel Gate, Spalding PE12 6ET, between 11am and 7pm for 12-15 year-olds only.
Monday 11th July, mobile unit at Fun Farm Spalding Car Boot, High Road, Weston, Spalding PE12 6JU, from 11am for anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus ‘evergreen’ 1st, 2nd and booster for those aged 18 and over.
Wednesday 13th July, mobile unit at Boston Market Place, Market Place, Boston, PE21 6NY, from 9am for anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus ‘evergreen’ 1st, 2nd and booster for those aged 18 and over.
Thursday 14th July, mobile unit at Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding PE11 3DT, between 10am and 3pm for anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus ‘evergreen’ 1st, 2nd and booster for those aged 18 and over. Between 3.30pm and 6pm for 5-17 year-olds – 1st, 2nd and boosters.
Saturday 16th July, mobile unit at Spalding Market, Market Place, Spalding, from 9am for anyone aged 18 and over who is currently immunosuppressed, plus ‘evergreen’ 1st, 2nd and booster for those aged 18 and over. Also for anyone aged five and over.
For more information visit www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/grabajab