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Dec 2021

Last Updated: 10/12/2021

Health

Queues in Harrogate as demand for booster jabs soars

by Connor Creaghan

| 10 Dec, 2021

News that the vaccination centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground is offering walk-in booster jabs for over-18s until Sunday prompted queues this morning. Most people were happy to wait outside for an hour if it meant getting their jabs in time for Christmas.

People queued around the corner in the cold for a jab.

Queues formed at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate this morning as people took up the offer of walk-in booster jabs for over-18s.

The vaccination centre at the Yorkshire Event Centre is currently offering walk-ins for anyone over 18 until Sunday. Walk-ins will then be reviewed.

People were so keen to get the jab that they were willing to queue outdoors in the cold for about an hour.

While staff at the centre were too busy to talk, those outside were upbeat about the prospect of receiving boosters.

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Donna Jones told the Stray Ferret:

"I do have an appointment booked for Knaresborough but I would rather get it done sooner rather than later.

"The walk-ins are brilliant. It's much easier because I live in Harrogate. Everyone should have their booster, it's great to see so many people here so we can move forward."

Alex Lewis Jones, 21, said:

"I was at work yesterday when my mum told me about the opportunity for a walk-in appointment. We are planning to go away at Christmas so it's best to get it done before that.

"It's good that people have shown up and it's good that the centre has put walk-ins on. Yes you might have to queue a bit but it's much better in the long run."

Chloe Scott added:

"I brought my mother who is clinically extremely vulnerable. I am delighted that there is the opportunity for me to get the booster too.

"It's great that so many people are keen to get their boosters, especially with omicron on the rise and before Christmas when people want to mix."

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