WALK-IN Covid vaccinations are still on offer in Bury's four jab clinics.

Bury has four GP-led clinics at Ramsbottom Civic Hall, the Elizabethan Suite in Bury, Radcliffe United Reformed Church and Prestwich Walk-in Centre.

There are also seven pharmacies in Bury, the clinic at Fairfield Hospital and the mass vaccination centre at the Etihad stadium which can be booked through the national booking service.

Lesley Jones, Bury's director of public health said: “Bury’s excellent take-up of vaccinations has been a key part of our fight against Covid-19, flu and other winter bugs.

“However, with new Covid-19 variants spreading, and flu usually becoming more widespread from December onwards, we do need to stay alert – the case rate in Bury is still close to 400 per 100,000 population.

“Getting vaccinated offers significant protection against becoming seriously ill from coronavirus, and getting a booster jab increases your protection considerably.

"That’s why I’m urging everyone to go for their jabs as soon as they are invited or are eligible – there are many clinics, both here in Bury and in neighbouring areas, where they can get them.”

Vaccination details are as follows:

First and second dose Covid-19 vaccinations

Walk-in or book:

For people aged 16+ due their first vaccination.

For people aged 18+ (including within 3 months of turning 18) due their second vaccination (second dose at 8+ weeks since the first). You may have a wait for a walk-in appointment.

Book only:

Second doses for young people aged 16 and 17 years are by appointment only (second dose at 12+ weeks since the first).

Booster vaccinations:

Everyone aged 18+ is now able to book their Covid booster jab, so long as three months (91 days) have passed since their second dose.

Priority will be given to pre-booked booster vaccination appointments; but the four vaccination sites can accommodate walk-ins without an appointment for booster vaccinations where capacity allows. To guarantee an appointment, please pre-book. You may have a wait for a walk-in appointment.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations are available for eligible patients registered with a Bury GP Practice.

Priority will be given to pre-booked flu vaccination appointments; however, our four vaccination sites can accommodate walk-ins without an appointment for flu vaccinations where capacity allows. To guarantee an appointment, please pre-book. You may have a wait for a walk-in appointment.

12-15-year-old Covid-19 vaccinations

Our four local vaccination sites are for people aged 16+. 12 to 15-year-old vaccinations can be booked via the National Booking Service or call 119.

For more details on where to get your booster jab in the new year visit https://www.bury.gov.uk/coronavirus-vaccine?fbclid=IwAR3zk_zj6xECBas72B3mh_QwHdlzb3VU1E6Ww0HNGNC--K_KX4his2qaylk.