With the number of Covid-19 cases starting to rise, a top south west London GP is urging people to get their second vaccination as soon as possible.
Lead GP for the Covid-19 vaccination programme in south west London Dr Nicola Jones has issued a reminder that a second Covid-19 vaccination is needed to give people maximum, longer-lasting protection and the Wandsworth doctor revealed a series of walk-in clinics to help people get the jab quickly and easily.
Last week it was revealed that millions of people are now fully vaccinated – more than half of people in England. However, infections are rising with the latest test and trace figures showing 45% more infections week-on-week in England.
Dr Jones said: “Getting fully vaccinated is the single most important step we can take to protect ourselves, our families and our communities against Covid-19, including the Delta variant first identified in India.
“The first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine offers a high level of protection, but to get maximum and longer-lasting protection, that second jab is vital, so I would urge everyone who is eligible to get it as soon as possible.
“If you had your first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on or before mid-April, we’re now inviting you to one of the walk-in clinics we’ve organised to make things quicker and easier for you – no appointment is needed.
“People who have been contacted to bring forward their second vaccine appointment are also asked to rebook as soon as possible.”
The new south west London walk-in clinics for second doses are being held at:
Crystal Palace FC:
9am to 7pm, Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June 2021
Centrale, Croydon:
9am to 7pm, Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June 2021
Harlequins:
9am to 7pm, Friday 11 June 2021
9am to 7pm, Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 June 2021
Hawks Road, Kingston:
9am to 7pm, Friday 11 to Sunday 20 June 2021
St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton:
9am to 7pm, Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June 2021
Centre Court Shopping Centre, Wimbledon:
9am to 7pm, Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June 2021
People visiting the walk-in clinics for their second jab will need to bring identification and their vaccination card or vaccination app from their first dose.
