Walk-in winter vaccinations still available
With cases of seasonal illnesses such as flu and COVID-19 rising in the community, eligible people in the region are being encouraged to come forward and get vaccinated.
Both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines can provide important protection to those eligible and their families over winter, helping to prevent serious illness and minimise hospitalisations during the busy winter months.
People are eligible for a COVID-19 and flu vaccination if they are aged 65 or over, pregnant, aged 6 months to 64 years in clinical risk groups, live in a care home for older adults, or are frontline health and social care worker.
Pop-up clinics have been arranged across the Black Country to offer both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible adults throughout January.
Walk in vaccines are available at the following locations over the next few weeks:
Wolverhampton
- Sainsburys, Bentley Bridge, WV11 1UP - Thursday 9 January, 11am-6pm; Thursday 23 January, 11am-6pm
- Wolverhampton City Centre, Queens Square, WV1 - Friday 10 January, 9am-3pm; Friday 24 January, 9am-3pm
- Sainsburys, Raglan Street, WV3 0ST - Thursday 16 January, 9am-3pm; Thursday 30 January, 9am-3pm
Dudley
- Dudley Market Place, High Street, DY1 1PQ - Friday 17 January, 9am-2pm; Friday 31 January, 9am-2pm
- Asda, Pearson Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3BJ - Monday 13 January, 10am-4pm; Monday 27 January, 10am-4pm
Walsall
- Tesco, Silver Street, Brownhills, WS8 6DZ - Tuesday 7 January, 9am-3pm; Tuesday 21 January, 9am-3pm
- Willenhall Market, Market Place, Willenhall, WV13 2AA - Wednesday 15 January, 9am-3pm; Wednesday 29 January, 9am-3pm
Sandwell
- Wednesbury Town Centre (near Clock Tower) - Wednesday 8 January, 9am-3pm; Wednesday 22 January, 9am-3pm
- Tesco, Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF - Tuesday 14 January, 9am-3pm; Tuesday 28 January, 9am-3pm
- Asda, Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BP, Monday 20 January, 9am-3pm - Monday 20 January, 9am-3pm
Dr Ananta Dave, Chief Medical Officer for the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, said: “During winter, respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and flu spread more easily as people spend more time indoors.
“With these viruses circulating in our communities, it’s vital that everyone prepares for potential winter illnesses, especially for those who are at higher risk, such as the elderly, young children, and those with long-term health conditions.
“Our pop-up clinics are a great way for those eligible for a flu or COVID-19 vaccine to get vaccinated at a time and location that suits them, with no appointment necessary.
“So, if you’re yet to come forward for a vaccine, please pay us a visit this January.”
In addition to the pop-up clinics, flu vaccinations are available at a range of community pharmacies. To find a pharmacy near you, visit the NHS website.
