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Why do I need an autumn booster?

Published on 18 October 2022 01:32 PM

Covid Boosters

People over 50 are now eligible for a Covid Autumn Booster

You will also be eligible for an Autumn Covid Booster this year if you are   

  • in a clinical risk group   
  • in a health and social care role  
  • pregnant  
  • are a carer

Book on the National Booking System or through a GP or head to a walk-in site or a community pharmacy.   

Free Health Checks- 20 October: 

Free Health Checks at Islington Town Hall this Thursday, 20 October. As part of Black History Month, Islington Council are offering free health checks for Black residents between 3pm – 6.30pm. A health kiosk and health practitioner will be available to help you check:  

💙 Your BMI  

💙 Blood pressure  

💙 Heart Age and more!  

No bookings, walk-in only. This service is free and 100% confidential.   

There is a free event from 6pm – 7.30pm at the Town Hall – In Conversation with Healthcare Professionals, discussing the different and varied pathways to a career in  healthcare. Come for a health check and stay for a fascinating event!

Upcoming Covid Vaccine pop ups and walk-ins: 

Hornsey Central Vaccination Clinic, 151 Park Road, London, N8 8JD  

Times and dates – open 7 days a week 

Covid Booster doses for those aged 12 and over: 

·       Monday to Friday, 8am - 2pm 

·       Sundays, 8am - 7pm 

·       Via booking or walk-in 

1st and 2nd vaccines for those aged 12 and over 

·       Wednesdays only, 3pm - 7pm 

·       Walk-ins only 

Primary doses (and boosters if at risk) for children aged 5 to 11: 

·       Monday to Friday, 3pm - 7pm 

·       Saturdays, 8am - 7pm 

·       Via booking or walk-in 

 

Hornsey Central Vaccination Clinic is also offering polio vaccines for ages 1-9 years.  

More Information (Covid, Polio vaccines and Childhood immunisations):   

More information can be found on the Islington Council website –  Coronavirus COVID 19 | Islington Council   

For information about Covid, vaccines and support services in other languages, the North Central London Integrated Care System website – (nclhealthandcare.org.uk) COVID-19, the flu, and your health - North Central London CCG      

Polio Booster Vaccine at Hornsey Central Vaccination Centre and Clinic K (University Hospital London) -   Polio vaccination clinics - North Central London Integrated Care System (nclhealthandcare.org.uk)