More than 100,000 people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received a free Covid-19 vaccine in the first week of the autumn campaign. Launched last week, the campaign aims to keep winter illnesses at bay. The NHS has urged people to book appointments via the NHS website, app, or by calling 119.
Eligibility for the flu and Covid-19 vaccines includes older adults, frontline workers, and those in clinical risk groups. Dr Matt Nisbet, Hampshire GP and clinical lead for vaccinations for NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, said: "It’s great to see such a fantastic response from people to come forward and have their vaccinations just within this first week. "There are thousands of appointments available for both flu and Covid-19 vaccinations, including within GP surgeries, pharmacies and in midwifery services.
There’s also still plenty of time to get booked in if you haven’t done so already. "Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help protect yourself from becoming seriously unwell over the winter months.".
