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Nov 2021
Harrogate people face trip to Leeds for booster jab walk-ins
People in Harrogate face a trip to Leeds for their nearest covid booster jab walk-in clinics.
NHS England has announced that, from today, hundreds of vaccination sites in England have started offering booster jabs without appointments for those eligible.
But according to the NHS England site, the nearest walk-in clinic for people in Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough is currently Elland Road stadium in Leeds.
Other sites listed for Harrogate are in Bradford, Wakefield and Halifax, the latter of which has five.
The nearest site listed for people in Masham is in Teesside, 44 miles away.
Those eligible must have had their second vaccine six months ago and be aged over 50 or have an underlying medical condition.
Care home staff and residents, and frontline health and social care workers can also get the booster vaccine.
The walk-in centres will also offer first covid vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds.
Read more:
- Knaresborough vaccine centre welcomes first 12 to 15-year-olds
- Great Yorkshire Showground vaccine site to reopen for just two weeks
Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and deputy lead for the NHS covid vaccination programme, said:
Local bookings available
Those eligible for a booster can still book appointments at vaccination sites in the district.
The Homecare Pharmacy site in Knaresborough is currently offering vaccinations by appointment. Last week, the centre at Chain Lane Community Hub welcomed its first 12 to 15-year-olds to be offered a vaccine.
The Great Yorkshire Showground vaccination site will reopen in December for two weeks in an effort to tackle demand for booster jabs.
To book an appointment, visit the NHS England website.
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