Health on The Move vaccination van to make more stops in Bucks next week

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The Health on The Move vaccination van is making more stops in Buckinghamshire next week, to bring first, second and booster vaccine doses into the community.

Stops are planned at various venues across High Wycombe, Aylesbury and Chesham to make it as convenient as possible for people in the area to take up the offer of a vaccination jab.

Although restrictions may be easing, the pandemic is far from over. The Omicron COVID variant is more easily spread than previous versions, so getting a booster is key to staying well and fighting off illness should you catch the virus. And it can also help stop the spread and keep vulnerable people safer from infection.

The knock-on effects of an increase in patients to our A&E departments and hospital wards is well documented.

Dr Raj Bajwa, GP and NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group Chair, said: “If you have not yet had your booster jab then please don’t delay any longer – the vaccination van is the perfect opportunity if you’re in the area when it’s open.”

“Anyone who wants to get their first or second dose will also be welcomed at the van and if you’re nervous about needles, or have any questions about safety, the vaccinators will be happy to discuss this with you.”

The vaccination van is able to vaccinate anyone age 16+ and the vaccine onboard all four days will be Pfizer.

The van, which is run by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust will call at:

  • Monday, 31 Jan – Castlefield Family Centre, High Wycombe, HP12 3LL– 10am to 12pm
  • Monday, 31 Jan – The Avenue Methodist Church, High Wycombe, HP12 3JQ – 2pm to 6pm
  • Tuesday, 1 Feb – Micklefield Community Library, High Wycombe, HP13 7HU – 1pm to 6.30pm
  • Wednesday, 2 Feb – Quarrendon & Meadowcroft Community Centre, Aylesbury, HP19 9HH – 1.30pm to 6.30pm
  • Thursday, 3 Feb –The HIVE, High Wycombe, HP13 6DD – 1pm to 6.30pm
  • Friday, 4 Feb – Haydon Hill Community Centre, Aylesbury, HP19 3SR – 12pm to 6pm
  • Sunday, 6 Feb – Oasis Partnership, Chesham, HP5 1HQ – 10am to 4pm

(Please note – all dates and venues may be subject to last minute scheduling changes, so please check here for any updates (www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk/public/your-services/feeling-unwell/covid-19-vaccination-programme/local-covid-19-vaccination-updates/)

You can also book an appointment at a local clinic via the NHS website or call 119 free: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination  (www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/)

This page will also give you guidance on who is eligible and how long they need between doses.