Walk-in Covid-19 Vaccine Centres Now Open!
Throughout west Essex we've opened a number of walk-in Covid-19 Vaccine Centres.
Find your nearest walk-in vaccine site and open times.
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No appointment necessary
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No ID
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Just turn up
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You do not need to be registered with a GP
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For 1st or 2nd doses (2nd dose 8 weeks after 1st dose)
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Boosters at least 6 months (182 days) since your 2nd dose of the vaccine
When can you have your 2nd Jab?
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People aged 18+ will receive their second dose from 8 weeks after their first dose
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People aged 16 and 17 will be offered a second dose from 12 weeks after their first dose
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Children aged 12 to 15 will be only be offered one dose unless they are clinically extremely vulnerable or in an at-risk group.
Booster jabs
Booster vaccines - If it's been at least 6 months (182 days) since your 2nd dose of the vaccine, you can book an appointment or pop into a walk-in centre for you booster dose. Find your nearest walk-in centre or book your booster go to - Book online - NHS national booking. Or to book by phone call 119
Aged 16 to 17?
If you're aged 16-7 you will now be offered 2 doses of the vaccine. This will be from 12 weeks after the first dose (8 weeks apart if you are in an at-risk group).
You can get your vaccine at a walk-in clinic or by booking online. You may also be contacted directly by the NHS and asked to book an appointment for your vaccine. Book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment
Aged 12 to 15?
Please note walk-ins at Harlow LeisureZone now available. Parents and carers of children aged 12-15 years old can either wait to be contacted with further information, can now book online, or attend a walk-in clinic. Please see the 12-15 page for more information.
How long do I need to wait after testing positive for COVID-19 before I can have my vaccine?
If you are aged 18+, you can have the vaccine 28 days after a positive COVID-19 test or 28 days after your symptoms started.
If you are under 18, the latest medical advice is that you need to wait for 12 weeks after a positive test result.
Helpline 0344 2573 961
(Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm)
For your nearest walk-in vaccine site and open times.
Or for more information go to frequently asked questions.
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