NHS Lanarkshire is inviting all 18 to 29-year-olds to register to get details of their COVID-19 vaccine appointment sent to them by email or text.
Those not registering will be sent their appointment details by letter at a later date.
The announcement coincides with a survey which shows that 90 per cent of 18 to 29-year-olds in Scotland will get the COVID-19 vaccine when offered it, or have had it already, with just under seven in ten (69 per cent) eager to get it.
Vaccination lead for the health board, Dr Mark Russell, told Lanarkshire Live : “By registering for the vaccine before June 4, those aged 18 to 29 can get their appointment by email or text wherever they are.
“This is particularly important for those who are planning to be away or have different term time addresses to ensure they still get details of their appointment as soon as possible as letters will be sent out to where they are registered with a GP.
“I’d encourage all 18 to 29-year-olds to take up the registration offer before the deadline.”
Katie Adams who is aged 19, is looking forward to getting her vaccine as soon as possible.
She told us: “I can’t wait to get my COVID-19 vaccine to give myself and my family the best form of protection we have from coronavirus.
“It’s a been a long hard slog for everyone since the pandemic hit but by registering for the vaccine, I feel I’ll be doing my bit.
“I really look forward to life getting back to some form of normality, not having to think about who and where I meet my pals and being able to go on holiday with them, making great memories for the future.”
You can book your appointment online or by calling 0800 030 8013 before Friday, June 4.
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