Good news arrives today, following News OnTheWight ‘s reporting over the last month about the unavailability of an alternative to the Oxford/Astrazeneca jab at the Riverside Vaccination Centre.
Solent NHS Trust say that vaccination appointments are available for residents who are eligible at the Riverside Vaccination Centre in Newport on the Isle of Wight, including those who are aged 21 years of age and over.
People aged 39 and under who are eligible and pregnant women will be offered the Pfizer vaccine in line with updated JCVI guidance.
Keep trying if unavailable
Eligible people should book online or call 119. If residents attempt to book online but appointments slots are full, they should continue to keep checking the national booking system as more appointments will become available.
You should not have to travel to the mainland for a vaccination appointment, unless you choose to do so.
Act on invite asap
If you receive an invite from your GP, please do act on it as soon as possible so that you can join the millions of people who are helping to protect themselves and others.
The Riverside Centre in Newport is now open seven days a week again, from 8am to 8pm and you can choose an appointment slot best suited to yourselves.
