This half term will see the introduction of several new Covid-19 pop-up vaccination clinics across Southend along with the return of the vaccination bus.
All eligible adults and children over the age of 12 are welcome at the clinics and bus where you can meet the friendly teams, and have your first, second or booster vaccines without the need for an appointment.
The following pop-up clinics will be open during half term - please note the ‘vax bus’ will only be available at Warrior Square:
Monday 14 February - 10am to 3pm
St Edmund’s Community Hall, St Edmund’s Close, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4AS
Tuesday 15 February - 10am to 3pm
Warrior Square, (Vaccine Bus in the Car Park by Breast Screening Unit), Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NQ
Wednesday 16 February - 10am to 3pm
Havens Community Hub, 138-140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7LW
Thursday 17 February - 10am to 6pm
Valkyrie Health Centre, 50 Valkyrie Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU
Friday 18 February - 10am to 3pm
Centre Place Family Centre, Prospect Close, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JD
Cllr Cheryl Nevin, cabinet member for adult social care and health integration, said: “I’m delighted to see the return of the pop-up clinics and the vaccination bus this half term which offers a more mobile, flexible way of delivering the Covid-19 vaccination to residents of Southend. The clinics and vax bus make it easier for everyone to get protection whether it’s your first, second or booster dose.
“No appointment is needed and if you have any doubts or concerns about getting the vaccine, then why not pop along to a clinic or hop aboard the bus for a chat with the friendly teams. By getting the vaccine you are not just protecting yourself but also your friends and family. It will also help to reduce the number of hospitalisations and increased pressures on our health service this winter.”
For information, advice and guidance about the vaccine please visit www.essexcovidvaccine.nhs.uk/