Covid-19 jab offer to end as people under 50 urged to get vaccine

Under 50s across Ayrshire have until the end of the month to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as the rolling vaccine offer draws to a close.People aged five to 49 with no underlying health conditions who are not yet vaccinated against coronavirus have until March 31 to come forward as health chiefs encourage them to protect themselves against coronavirus.The rolling offer for these vaccines – two initial doses and a booster – will finish with the conclusion of the current winter vaccine programme next week.Anyone aged 16 to 49 who is unvaccinated or has not completed their vaccination course can book an appointment through the national vaccination portal or attend one of the local drop-in clinics.

A list of local drop-in locations and times can be found here. Parents or carers looking to arrange vaccine appointments for children age five to 15 can do so by calling the national helpline on 0800 030 8013.After March 31 the Covid-19 vaccination primary course offer will be more targeted to protect those at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus.If someone aged 49 or under enters an ‘at risk’ category for severe coronavirus illness they will be able to access vaccinations as part of the seasonal Covid-19 vaccination programmes running at that time.Lynne McNiven, NHS Ayrshire & Arran Director of Public Health, said “now is the time to come forward”.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download