Bolton’s Covid-19 vaccination boss is urging people to get their booster jab.

Around 49,000 people in Bolton who are eligible for the vaccine have yet to get it and bosses are now calling for people to be fully jabbed.

Dr Helen Wall, senior responsible officer for Bolton’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, has made a video addressing some of the reasons people give for not getting boosted.

In the video, she explains why you need the booster, whether you are pregnant, or think you’re fully vaccinated after two doses of the vaccine, or have had Covid.

She also addresses concerns about side effects, fertility and mixing doses.

Dr Wall said: “Many people in Bolton have had their first and second doses, but too many - for whatever reason - have not come forward for their booster.

“This could be because they think that they are fully vaccinated after two doses, but immunity starts to wane with time as it does with many vaccines.

"That’s why it’s important to get your booster to ensure the best protection.

“Some EU countries are already requiring travellers to have a booster if their second dose was some time ago, and others are expected to follow suit.

“Even if you’ve had Covid you should get your booster. Natural immunity is very unreliable, but the vaccination will provide a good level of immunity.

“And, unfortunately, we have had a number of pregnant women admitted to hospital with severe Covid.

"I can assure mums-to-be that it is safe to get the vaccine at any stage of pregnancy to protect them and their babies; also, there is no link between the vaccine and any effects on fertility.

“Covid is not going away: infection rates are still high, so we really need people to get vaccinated.

“Even if you think that you are young and fit, please get jabbed. Young people are being admitted to hospital with Covid and hundreds of thousands of under-35s are experiencing the long-term effects of the virus.

“It takes minutes to get your Covid-19 booster, but it can take much longer to recover from Covid-19.”

Watch Dr Wall’s video here.

 

Bolton’s walk-in vaccination clinics for the week ahead:

All sites are offering all doses of the vaccine to over-16s: first, second, booster and third/fourth jabs (for those with a severely weakened immune system).

 

Monday 7 February

• Horwich RMI, 4pm-7pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Market Place Shopping Centre, 10am-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• The Manor House, St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, 9am-1pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Fourth dose if eligible.

Over-16s only.

 

Tuesday 8 February

• Horwich RMI, 1pm-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Market Place Shopping Centre, 10am-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Vaccination Bus Bolton Interchange, 10am-4pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only. Weather permitting.

 

Wednesday 9 February

• Horwich RMI, 4pm-7pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Market Place Shopping Centre, 10am-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• For Kearsley and Farnworth patients only

Stonehill Medical Centre, 1pm-5pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.

Stonehill, Kearsley Medical Centre & Farnworth Health Centre will also have appointments – contact your GP.

• The Manor House, St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, 9am-1pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Fourth dose if eligible.

Over-16s only.

• Breightmet Health Centre, 12pm-7.30pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.

 

Thursday 10 February

• Horwich RMI, 4pm-7pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Hootons at Bolton Wanderers FC, 9am-2pm. Pfizer.

First, second and booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Market Place Shopping Centre, 10am-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• The Manor House, St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, 9am-1pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Fourth dose if eligible.

Over-16s only.

• Breightmet Health Centre, 12pm-7.30pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.

 

Friday 11 February

• Horwich RMI, 1pm-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Hootons at Bolton Wanderers FC, 9am-2pm. Pfizer.

First, second and booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Market Place Shopping Centre, 10am-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Breightmet Health Centre, 12pm-7.30pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.

 

Saturday 12 February

• Hootons at Bolton Wanderers FC, 8.15am-1pm. Pfizer.

First, second and booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Market Place Shopping Centre, 10am-6pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Breightmet Health Centre, 9am-4.30pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.

• Nautica House, Waters Meeting Road, 9am-4.30pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.

• Vaccination Bus New Bury UCAN Centre, 10am-4pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only. Weather permitting.

 

Sunday 13 February

• Horwich RMI, 9.30am-1pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Avondale Health Centre, 10am-4pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

12-15 year olds first and second doses.

• Breightmet Health Centre, 9am-4.30pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.

• Nautica House, Waters Meeting Road, 9am-4.30pm. Pfizer.

First, second & booster. Third/fourth doses if eligible.

Over-16s only.