In Witney and Oxford this weekend people can grab a COVID jab to help themselves stay well.

The vaccine is available at the following locations: 

1. The Witney Town Centre Shop (3, Welch Way) is open to walk-ins (without an appointment) on:

• Friday 26 November, Saturday 27 November and Sunday 28 November
• Who can attend?
  
  
• under-18s first and second doses
• over-18s first and second doses and boosters.
  
  
• Opening hours 9.30am- 7pm except Friday 26 when clinic opens at 10am (proof of age might be required)
  
  
  2. Kassam Stadium Centre in Oxford
  
  
• Friday 26 November and Sunday 28 November walk-ins for first and second doses and boosters for all eligible age groups (alongside booked appointments). 

Check if you are eligible for a COVID vaccine here

• Opening hours: 9.30am to 7pm both days

Please note, there are no appointments or walk-ins available on Saturday 27 November at Kassam Stadium (only those pre-booked can attend)

Dr Ed Capo-Bianco, Urgent Care Lead at Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “We really urge anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated, or those who are eligible for a booster jab to come forward now.

“The two walk-in sites in Witney and Oxford are ideal for anyone who might be out doing their Christmas shopping this weekend and want to get a jab or a booster to protect themselves and their family and friends over the festive period.”

• To book a COVID appointment or find a walk in site – visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

• People who cannot go online can call 119.

• People who are eligible for a booster at least six months on from their second dose include:
  - those living in residential care homes for older adults
  - all adults aged 40 or over
  - frontline health and social care workers
  - all those aged 16 to 49 years with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19 (as set out in the green book), and adult carers
  - adult household contacts of immunosuppressed individuals.