NHS Lothian has as soon as once more urged West Lothian folks eligible to get their spring dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to offer most safety for the summer season.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) suggested that a spring dose of the coronavirus vaccine can be obtainable for adults aged 75 and over - or who will flip 75 by June 30.
Residents in older grownup care houses and other people aged 12 and over with a weakened immune system are additionally eligible.
All these entitled to the spring booster ought to have been contacted by letter.
Over 91 per cent of individuals in Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 75+ have had a fourth dose as of June 12 - which is barely above the nationwide common
Pat Wynne, nurse director for Main and Group Care, NHS Lothian, mentioned: “We’re persevering with to encourage people who find themselves eligible to get their spring booster, whereas that is nonetheless obtainable.
“Folks in high-priority teams are at greater danger of turning into critically unwell from COVID-19 and vaccination is our only instrument in opposition to the virus.
“Safety in opposition to the virus wanes over time, so top-ups like these actually assist guarantee you might have the most effective safety in opposition to Covid-19.
“I need to commend communities throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians for his or her continued assist and thank our vaccinators for his or her phenomenal ongoing efforts to guard our communities.”
There are numerous clinics throughout the Lothians which may be attended on appointment or by drop-ins, particulars of that are within the ‘Covid-19 Vaccination’ part of NHS Lothian’s web site.
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