Parents and carers in Nottinghamshire encouraged to book Covid-19 vaccine for 5-11-year-olds
The JCVI recommends that 5-11 year olds are offered the vaccine, which has been approved by the UK’s medicines regulator, to boost immunity and increase their protection against any future waves of Covid-19. Children will be offered the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. Each vaccine is a third of the dose of vaccine that is given to older children and adults. Children need two doses of the vaccine usually 12 weeks apart.
Two new weekly clinics held at Clifton Cornerstone and Park House Health and Social Care Centre in Carlton, are a chance for 5-11-year-olds to receive the Covid-19 jab in a local and convenient setting.
The clinic details are:
- Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8EW every Tuesday in May and June from 4-7pm
- Park House Health and Social Care Centre, 61 Burton Rd, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 3DQ every Thursday in May and June from 4-7pm
Parents and guardians are encouraged to book an appointment on the NHS website or via 119. There will also be limited walk-in slots available.
The vaccine remains our strongest defence against Covid-19, so it is important that parents and carers of children aged 5-11 take advantage of this protection to protect their children, their families and the community.
For further information, please see the UKHSA’s online guide for parents.
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Check the county schedule to find a hub near you.
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