A DROP-IN clinic for anyone eligible to receive a Spring Covid-19 booster will be held at the Volunteer Hall in Galashiels on Thursday June 8 between 9.30am – 1pm and 1.45pm – 5.45pm.

The following groups are eligible: Adults aged 75+ (or who will turn 75 by 30 June 2023), Care home residents and people aged 5-74 with a weakened immune system.

If you are part of one of the eligible groups above, you should by now have received an appointment date and time, or a prompt to book an appointment.

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If you have not received your appointment details you can book your Spring booster vaccination online or call the National Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013.

Please note, if you are looking to reschedule an appointment for a child under 12, this must be done via the National Vaccination Helpline.

Additionally, if you have not yet received your first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, you can do so at these clinics.

The offer for primary doses ends on June 30 2023 for those who are not at higher risk of severe Covid-19.

After the June 30 2023, 5-49 year olds, not in a clinical risk group, will no longer be eligible for any COVID-19 vaccinations.

Those who are identified within a clinical risk group can still come forward for their Primary doses, with details to be communicated in due course.  

The Scottish Government have announced that children aged 6 months to 4 years who are considered clinically at-risk will be offered the COVID-19 vaccination. Children in this group must have been aged 6 months or over on 1st April 2023.

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Parents of eligible children will be contacted by NHS Borders Vaccination Team in due course, with instructions of how to make an appointment.  Appointments will be available from the end of May 2023.

Those aged 6 months to 4 years who do not have specific medical conditions which place them at greater risk from COVID-19 will not be eligible for the vaccination, in line with JCVI guidance. 

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Parents concerned that their child has been missed, or has been incorrectly deemed not at-risk, can contact the National Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013 or speak to their GP.