The COVID-19 vaccination programme across Essex is well underway with thousands of people vaccinated already. This is part of the biggest immunisation programme in NHS history.
On Monday 5 July, the government set out their latest guidance for appointments of a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to be brought forward from 12 to eight weeks for the remaining people in all cohorts who have yet to receive their second dose.
This is to ensure everyone has the strongest possible protection from the Delta variant of the virus at the earliest opportunity possible.
Updates:
Walk-in appointments for Moderna vaccine at Boots Pharmacy in Basildon (26-30 July)
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Walk-in Covid Vaccine appointments at Thurrock Health Centre, Grays (31 July)
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Walk-in appointments for Covid vaccine across thurrock (2-6 August)
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Walk-in Pfizer Vaccine appointments at Salvation Army, Shoeburyness (4 and 7 August)
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Walk-in appointments at large vaccination centres in mid and south Essex
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Walk-in Covid Vaccine appointments at Paddocks, Canvey Island (August)
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Walk-in and pre-bookable Moderna vaccine appointments in Chelmsford and Braintree
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Walk in vaccine clinics in Southend
Walk in clinics for the AstraZeneca vaccine are available in Southend until the end of July.
Vaccinations in Herts & West Essex
Find out more about vaccinations in Herts & West Essex by visiting covid.healthierfuture.org.uk
Vaccinations in Suffolk and North East Essex
Find out more about vaccinations in Suffolk and North East Essex by visiting www.sneevaccine.org.uk
2nd doses of Covid vaccine
Getting both doses of the vaccine takes just a few seconds and is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the virus. The NHS is now inviting everyone over 18 to bring their second dose appointment forward to eight weeks to ensure everyone has the strongest possible protection from the Delta variant at the earliest opportunity; receiving the second dose at least eight weeks after the first offers the best protection.
The National Booking Service (NBS) has been updated too, so anyone who books their appointments through NBS will be offered their second dose appointment 56 to 84 days after their first dose appointment. Further details are available here. If you have attended a walk-in or pop-in session and already had an appointment booked via the NBS, please remember to cancel it by going online or by calling 119.
Support for people in Essex
If you have any queries about the vaccination programme in Essex, you can contact us on 0344 2573 961. (open 10am to 4pm, local rate).
Blood clotting information
Here is the latest update on the COVID-19 vaccination and blood clotting.
Vaccine Advice for those that are pregnant
pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the rest of the population, based on their age and clinical risk group. They should discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with their clinician beforehand.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy, visit the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists website.
What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination
Information on what to expect after your vaccination