Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Health professionals eager to address vaccine fears among some patients to boost take-up of COVID jabs
Doctors and other healthcare professionals in North Yorkshire and York say they are working hard to address the fears and phobias that are holding some people back from getting vaccinated against coronavirus. They say many of those who have not yet stepped forward have genuine anxieties, such as a phobia of needles, a fear of…
Read More‘Get vaccinated’ plea as coronavirus hospitalisations surge in North Yorkshire
As hospital numbers rise from the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, the region’s leaders are urging people to renew their resolution to get vaccinated and boosted. They are also engaged in surge planning to maintain critical services in the coming weeks. Residents across North Yorkshire and York redoubled their efforts to turn up to…
Read MoreNHS opens up online COVID-19 vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds
Parents in York and North Yorkshire can now book COVID-19 vaccinations online for their 12-15 year old children through the NHS National Booking Service. This is a new option for parents of 12-15 year olds and is in addition to the schools’ vaccination programme which is under way in North Yorkshire and York. If a…
Read MoreCOVID-safe measures to continue in GP practices and other healthcare settings in North Yorkshire and York
GP practices in North Yorkshire and York will be keeping COVID-secure arrangements in place when restrictions elsewhere are eased on Monday (19 July). All staff and patients are being asked to continue to wear a suitable face covering and comply with social distancing and hand hygiene guidance as before. Practices will continue to offer a…
Read MorePop-up clinics in North Yorkshire will offer COVID vaccination jabs without appointment
A number of walk-in COVID vaccination clinics will be available in North Yorkshire this week, to allow people to “pop in at their convenience, without needing to make an appointment”. Central Dales Pharmacy, Hawes: Tuesday 13 July to Saturday 17 July, 1pm to 5pm – first dose Pfizer clinics for anyone aged 18 and over; the…
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