Eligible people in Kirklees are being urged to ‘bag a booster’ this weekend as COVID-19 rates continue to soar in West Yorkshire.
A range of walk-in services are available across the borough to help make it as easy as possible for people to get the vital jab. First and second doses are also on offer for anyone who needs them.
The booster jab has been shown to be crucial in protecting people against the Omicron variant, which is continuing to spread rapidly across the country. Although evidence suggests the variant is not as severe as originally feared, the numbers of people being infected is leading to an increase in hospital admissions and disruption to public services.
Steve Brennan, Senior Responsible Officer for the Vaccination Programme in Kirklees, said: “We’re trying to make it as easy as possible for people to get their booster – or whichever vaccination they need – and help with the battle against Omicron.
“Infection rates are at an all-time high and having a major impact on all aspects of daily life so we are asking people to their jab as soon as possible to help to protect themselves and play their part in keeping going.”
Details of all locations, vaccines available and opening times are on the NHS site finder. Appointments are also available to book online using the National Booking Service or by calling 119 for people who would prefer a guaranteed time slot.