The Isle of Wight mass vaccination centre will be changing its opening hours from next week.
Currently the Solent NHS Trust-run Riverside Centre Vaccination Centre on the Isle of Wight run sessions 8am – 8pm seven days a week.
From Monday 7th February the centre will continue to operate from 8am – 8pm, but on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
The vaccination centre will continue to offer walk-ins and appointments for:
- First and second (after 12 weeks of the first dose) vaccinations for young people aged 12-15, as well as 16 and 17-year-olds.
- First and second (after 8 weeks of the first dose) vaccinations for people aged 18 and over.
- Booster vaccinations to people over the age of 16 (3 months after second vaccination).
- A 3rd dose and booster dose (4th dose) for people who are immunocompromised.
Angela Anderson, Solent NHS Trust’s Clinical Director of COVID-19 vaccinations, said,
“Our mass vaccination centres have been a great success – delivering over 750,000 vaccines to our communities since we first opened the doors to the public over a year ago.
“Our focus is now to offer more people the opportunity to take up the vaccines through our roving clinics. These sessions are proving to be an effective way to reach out to areas where vaccination take-up is lower.
“The COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others from becoming seriously ill or have long-term effects from the virus. We continue to open up even more opportunities for people to get vaccinated – it is never too late to receive the vaccine.”
Over the next fortnight, a pop-up clinic will take place on Tuesday 8th February at The Heights Leisure Centre, Sandown from 5pm to 8pm.
Vaccinations are also available at walk-in clinics provided by GP practices, outreach clinics, hospital hubs and pharmacies. People are also able to book an appointment through the National Booking System.
For more information visit the Website.
Article edit
10.08am 4th Feb 2022 – Opening days changed to Saturday from Sunday
News shared by Ollie on behalf of Solent NHS Trust. Ed
