Sussex home visits for boosters on track to be completed by the end of December

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 09:36

By V2 Radio News Team

Local MP says vaccination teams across West Sussex are continuing their efforts to visit everyone who needs a booster vaccination at home.

More than 7000 people in West Sussex have needed a home visit to ensure they could receive this vital protection.

Health and care partners across the counrt have been working to ensure that everyone who needs to receive their booster in this way can be offered their jab.

Thousands have already been completed and visits are continuing this week and next week in order to reach everyone by the end of the month.

Gillian Keegan, MP for Chichester said on her website that "We are committed to ensuring housebound vaccinations remains a priority as teams also work to significantly increase the number of appointments available at vaccination services".

More information about booking a home vaccination can be found on the NHS website.

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