The NHS in Sussex is going all out this weekend to help people get their COVID-19 Autumn Booster alongside their Black Friday bargains.
The Sussex Covid-19 vaccine programmes is now well underway, with over 565,000 Autumn Boosters administered, and extra walk-in appointments will be available at vaccination centres across Sussex from Friday to Sunday.
There will also be a range of pop-up clinics in local communities to make it as easy as possible for people to get the vital top-up jab ahead of winter.
This includes pop-ups in Hove Town Hall, Queens Square in Crawley and Newhaven High Street, so that busy shoppers can get protected in between bargain hunting. Details of all clinics are available on the NHS Sussex website.
The protection from vaccines reduces over time so the booster is being offered to those at greatest risk from COVID to increase their protection during the winter months when viruses spread most easily.
This includes everyone aged 50 and over and those with conditions that put them at greater risk from COVID, such as people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.
A spokesperson for the Sussex Covid-19 vaccination programme said:
“We are committed to make it as easy as possible for people to get their booster to top up their protection this winter, that’s why we’ve put on a load of extra walk-in sessions over the popular Black Friday Weekend.
“The virus is still with us and we need to do all we can to prevent another surge this winter and keep people protected.
“If you are eligible, please visit one of our clinics this weekend to bag your booster and help protect you and others this winter.”
If you aren’t sure about how to arrange a vaccination for yourself or your child, please contact the Sussex Vaccination Enquiries service sxicb.vaccineenquiries@nhs.net or call 0800 433 4545.
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