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  • Get boosted for Christmas

    Date published: 20 December 2021

    The Department of Health is encouraging all adults eligible for their booster to get the jab at one of the many vaccination clinics in operation this week.

    As of yesterday, all those aged over 18 who received their second dose at least three months ago, can now take up the opportunity to get boosted.

    The programme has seen a sharp acceleration in recent weeks with latest figures showing that more than 50% of those eligible for their booster have now received it. Vaccination teams working in Trusts, pharmacies and GPs have worked hard to provide the population with this strengthened protection and will continue to do so with clinics operating throughout Northern Ireland in the lead up to Christmas Day. Details of opening hours for the week ahead are listed below. While walk-in options are available, booking is encouraged: Available on the HSC website. Capacity may be limited at some Trust vaccination centres, so please check Trust social media channels for the most up to date information.

    Boosters are also being provided by GPs and community pharmacies. A new feature on the online booking platform gives you instant information on vaccination clinics near you.

    You can type in your postcode or town and find out about all the Trust and pharmacy clinics close to your home. https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/location-search

    For the latest information on Trust vaccination clinics check Trust websites. Their planned clinics this week include:

    Belfast Trust

    Vaccination Hub at Knockbracken Hall
    Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9am – 6pm
    Christmas Eve: 10am - 2pm

    Vaccination Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital
    Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 December: 8am – 10.30pm
    Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December: 8am – 8.30pm
    Christmas Eve: 10am - 2pm

    Short Strand Community Centre, 26A Beechfield Street, Belfast
    Tuesday 21 December: 10am – 2pm

    Queen’s University Belfast Great Hall
    Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 10am – 5pm

    Northern Trust

    Walk in capacity is extremely limited – please book online.

    Mass Vaccination Centre, Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena
    Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 8pm

    Coleraine Leisure Centre
    Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm

    Antrim Forum
    Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm

    Meadowbank, Magherafelt
    Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December: 9.30am – 4.30pm

    South Eastern Trust

    Lisburn Primary and Community Care Centre
    Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9.30am - 7.30pm

    Ulster Hospital Acute Services Block (Appointment only)
    Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 8.15am - 8pm

    TEC, Belfast
    Details on opening hours will be published on SE Trust website and social media channels.

    Southern Trust

    South Lake Leisure Centre
    Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 8am - 8pm (last walk in 7pm)

    Newry Leisure Centre
    Monday 20 December – Thursday 23 December: 9am - 8pm (last walk in 7pm)

    Western Trust

    Limited capacity for walk-ins each day, booked appointments are recommended to help avoid delays.

    Foyle Arena
    Monday 20 December – Wednesday 22 December: 9am – 8pm
    Thursday 23 December: 9am – 5pm

    Omagh Leisure Complex
    Monday 20 December – Wednesday 22 December: 9am – 8pm
    Thursday 23 December: 9am – 5pm

    Lakeland Forum
    Monday 20 December: 9am – 5pm

    Notes to editors:

    1. For media enquiries please contact the DoH Press Office by email at pressoffice@health-ni.gov.uk

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    3. The Executive Information Service operates an out of hours service for Media Enquiries Only between 1800hrs and 0800hrs Monday to Friday and at weekends and public holidays. The Duty Press Officer can be contacted on 028 9037 8110

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