The next phase of the coronavirus vaccine rollout is taking place across Bristol and Somerset, with more age groups urged to have the jab.
People aged 65 to 69, 16 to 64 who are classified as clinically vulnerable and those in the Shielded Patient List can now have the life-saving vaccine.
If you are in any of these three groups you will be contacted to book your vaccination appointment.
People aged 65-69 are being encouraged to book appointments at Ashton Gate Vaccination Centre or at one of seven local community pharmacies.
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GP led vaccination sites will focus initially on the clinically vulnerable.
Dr Tim Whittlestone, Clinical Lead for the BNSSG Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, said: “We have had great take up of vaccine appointments for our next priority groups already and I would encourage anyone who receives an invite to book their appointment as soon as possible.
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"We have a range of vaccination sites across the area to make it as easy as possible to get vaccinated.”
“The vaccine is safe, simple, and will offer you and those around you crucial protection against this virus.”
People in the top four priority groups who haven't yet had their vaccine can still book a jab.
Those on the clinically vulnerable list include:
- chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis and severe asthma
- chronic heart disease (and vascular disease)
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic liver disease
- chronic neurological disease including epilepsy
- Down’s syndrome
- severe and profound learning disability
- diabetes
- solid organ, bone marrow and stem cell transplant recipients
- people with specific cancers
- immunosuppression due to disease or treatment
- asplenia and splenic dysfunction
- morbid obesity
- severe mental illness
More information on booking your vaccine can be found here or by calling 119.
