The NHS in Devon is urging residents to ‘get boosted now’ as part of the urgent national appeal to get better protection against the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
They’re working hard to vaccinate more people each week than ever before, with more sites, longer opening hours, more pop-up clinics and recruiting more volunteers.
Vaccination sites in Devon are already experiencing exceptionally high demand, and people attending are being asked to come prepared to queue, and to use public transport where possible due to pressure on car parking.
NHS Devon’s chief nurse, Darryn Allcorn, said:
“It is vital that people listen to the message that two doses is not enough to give you good protection against the Omicron variant. We need a third, booster dose to bring our immunity back up. We already have people in hospital in the UK who have the Omicron variant, and scientists cannot say that it is less severe than other COVID-19 variants.”
Appointments at vaccination sites remain the best way to get your vaccine, and can be booked via the National Booking System.
Details of walk-in clinics are being shared on NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) social media pages, and you can find your nearest walk-in clinic on NHS England’s site finder.
GP practices or other local NHS healthcare providers are vaccinating people who are housebound, as quickly and as safely as possible.