Walk-in clinics have been announced across Wolverhampton, offering a range of flu vaccinations to eligible groups. These include pregnant women, older adults aged 65 years and over, individuals aged 18 to 65 years in clinical risk groups, carers, frontline health and social care workers, and close contacts of immunocompromised individuals.
Meanwhile, for children aged 2 and 3, both the nasal spray and the injectable (gelatine free) vaccines will be available.
These clinics require no appointments and aim to take pressure off the NHS, giving the people of Wolverhampton more options to get vaccinated.
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, told WLV News: ‘We recognise that, for our residents, we want to give them as much access as possible to these services. And for some people, an appointment works, and for others, they need to do it there and then.’
This will help us get more people vaccinated, and sometimes, you need to get yourself vaccinated to protect yourself and others around you who are more vulnerable to getting the flu.
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community
‘One of the things about the council is that we really try to think outside the box, especially with the new NHS 10-year plan, and how we bring more health into our community.’
The walk-in clinics will continue across Wolverhampton in the coming months. With sessions at Queen Square and Asda in Heath Town. People can turn up between 10 am and 3 pm with no appointments needed. The council hopes the easy access will help more residents stay healthy this winter and protect the city’s most vulnerable.
You can find more information on the City of Wolverhampton Council website.