People aged 38 and over urged to get Covid vaccination
People aged 38 and over are now being encouraged to book to receive a Covid-19 vaccination jab in Wolverhampton.
Anyone who is either over 38, or who will turn 38, before July 1 is encouraged to arrange their vaccine appointment through the national booking website, nhs.uk/covidvaccine
The vaccine is also currently available to anyone who is clinically extremely vulnerable, people with a learning disability and frontline health and social care workers.
It is also available for people who are in receipt of Carer's Allowance or are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if their carer falls ill.
An increasing number of people are now also receiving their second dose, giving them greater protection against the virus.
Latest figures show that nearly 194,000 Covid-19 jabs have been administered in Wolverhampton, with 130,723 people receiving their first dose and 63,229 people fully vaccinated after having both.
John Denley, Wolverhampton’s director of public health, said: "The vaccine is the best protection we have against Covid-19, and the latest evidence shows that even just a single dose can cut transmission to others by up to half.
"By getting your jab, you are not only helping to protect yourself, but also your family and the wider community.
"If you are aged 38 or over, or fall into one of the other categories for eligibility, please book your vaccination as soon as possible.
"Please remember that even once you have had both doses of the vaccine, you must still continue to adhere to the measures the Government has put in place to stop the spread of Covid-19, and follow the Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air guidance.
"Please also have a regular Covid-19 rapid test."
For more information about the vaccine, including the answers to frequently asked questions, go to wolverhampton.gov.uk/vaccine or nhs.uk/covid-vaccination
