Eligible residents in Preston and the surrounding areas are being invited to attend a walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic this weekend to receive a booster dose of the vaccine ahead of the festive period.

The booster dose improves the protection of the first two doses of the vaccine and provides longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from Covid-19.

The clinic will take place this Sunday, December 5, and will be held at Issa Medical Centre, based on 73 St Gregory Road, Preston, PR1 6YA, running from 9am to 4:30pm.

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The eligibility criteria to attend this clinic is as follows:

• Anyone aged 40 and over who has already received a second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine a minimum of 6 months ago.

No appointment is needed, simply turn up.

Full details on all clinics operating across the area can be found at: https://centrallancashireccgs.nhs.uk/covid-19/getyourjab

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