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Feb 2021

Last Updated: 10/02/2021

Health

Over 70s in Harrogate district urged to contact NHS for covid vaccine

by Calvin Robinson

| 10 Feb, 2021

Health bosses have asked those over 70 in the Harrogate district to come forward for their covid vaccine. It comes as officials are aiming to have all those in the top four priority groups vaccinated by February 15.

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Over 70s in the Harrogate District who have not been invited for their covid vaccination are being urged to come forward and arrange an appointment.

It comes as the health service is aiming to vaccinate all those in the top four priority groups by February 15.

North Yorkshire health officials have previously said that they were confident of achieving the target.

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Amanda Bloor, accountable officer at North Yorkshire CCG, said:

“Healthcare colleagues across North Yorkshire and York and in the wider Humber, Coast and Vale area have been doing a fantastic job to vaccinate people in the first four priority groups, but we want to ensure that all those who are eligible, have been offered the jab.

“We know that people over 70 and those on the shielded patient list are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. It’s important they come forward if they haven’t had their vaccine yet.

“I urge everyone to check with their parents, grandparents, relatives, neighbours and friends who are 70 years old and over if they have been vaccinated. If they haven’t had the vaccine yet, please help them book an appointment as soon as possible.

“If you have previously turned down the opportunity to get the vaccine but have changed your mind, please also come forward now. We are determined that nobody should be left behind.

“The vaccine is safe, simple, and will offer you and those around you crucial protection against this virus.”

Those who are eligible for the vaccine can book an appointment through the national booking system at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.

Those who cannot book online can call a free 119 telephone number, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week. The national system allows patients to pick a convenient location and time.

Health bosses said those who receive a letter from the NHS to book with the national system, but already have an appointment booked with their local GP practice, should ignore the letter and keep the existing appointment.

Vaccinations are currently being offered at the Yorkshire Events Centre, Askham Bar in York and at Elland Road in Leeds.

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