The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is now offering second doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on a ‘walk-in’ basis at all three of its mass vaccination centres, from today, July 14.
This means the Western Trust is now administering first and second doses by both appointment and walk-ins – providing the required interval of six weeks has passed since the date of the first jab.
Anyone requiring a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is advised to arrange to visit their local community pharmacy or the SSE Arena to arrange their vaccination, as long as the required eight-week period has passed since receipt of the first dose.
The roll-out is part of ongoing efforts by the Western Trust to encourage people aged over 18 to get vaccinated by making the vaccination process more accessible and convenient.
To date, this has also included the launch of evening walk-in clinics at the Trust’s mass vaccination centres, as well as a series of mobile clinics at different venues.
Speaking about the latest development, Western Trust Senior HR Manager Cara McLaughlin said: “We are delighted to be able to provide second doses of the Pfizer vaccine via walk-in at our three mass vaccination centres, which include the Lakeside Leisure Centre, Enniskillen, and Omagh Leisure Centre.
“I would like to take this opportunity to praise the support of those young people who have come forward already to receive their first dose.
“Their support shows us that there is still a great appetite amongst younger people within our community for the vaccine and it is heartening to see so many people in the 18 to 39 age bracket taking this opportunity to get their first dose."
For everyone over 18 who doesn’t want to risk waiting at a walk-in session, you can make a scheduled appointment at a mass vaccination centre directly at https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated/, or by calling the regional booking line on 0300 200 7813 from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.