Helston: Where to get your covid booster jab - ages 18 and over eligible to book from Wednesday

COVID-19 booster jabs are due to be offered more widely this week as the vaccine programme ramps up.

From Wednesday 15th December anyone aged 18 or older will be able to book their appointment.

Anyone who received their second dose within the past 3 months can book their appointment by calling 119 or visiting nhs.uk - and people can still book their first and second doses.

Current nearby walk in sites

Check your eligibility criteria before attending on the NHS website.

Camborne

Thursday 16th and Tuesday 21st December 8am-1pm

First, second and booster doses are available

Redruth

Tuesday 14th December 6pm until 9pm

First, second and booster doses are available

Walk in sessions are also starting again at Helston Football Club this Thursday (16th) from 7:30am-7:30pm. Carrying on from Monday-Friday until Christmas Eve. Offering first, second and booster doses.

The mass vaccination centre at Stithians Showground is being reopened for people to receive their jab from 19th December.

Click here to find your nearest walk in site.

Book online

If you're between 18-29 years old, you can book online from Wednesday 15th December. If you're over 30, you can book now.

You can book your booster dose if it's been more than two months, or 61 days, since your second jab and you'll be given an appointment from 3 months, or 91 days, after the second jab.

If you've had a positive Covid test, you'll also need to wait four weeks, or 28 days, until getting the booster.

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