Vaccination teams in Ayrshire are continuing to provide drop-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics, enabling those seeking first, second or booster doses to be vaccinated at a time and place that suits them.
The clinics listed for 7 March – 13 March can accommodate drop-ins for the following
groups:
– unvaccinated people seeking a first dose (everyone age 12 and over is eligible),
– people due a second dose, and
– those seeking booster vaccines (twelve weeks after a second dose).
Please see Ayrshire venues below and note the opening times for each clinic may
vary.
Monday 7 March
– Cumnock Town Hall (9am-11am and 1pm to 6.30pm)
Tuesday 8 March
– Auchenharvie Leisure Centre, Stevenston (**mobile vaccination unit, 9.30am – midday and 12.45pm – 4.30pm)
Wednesday 9 March
– Ardrossan Civic Centre (9am-11am and 1pm to 6.30pm)
– Whitletts Activity Centre, Ayr (**mobile vaccination unit, 9.30am – midday and 12.45pm – 4.30pm)
Thursday 10 March
– Catrine Games Hall (9am-11am and 1pm to 6.30pm)
Friday 11 March
– Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr (9am-11am and 1pm to 6.30pm)
– Dalmellington Area Centre (**mobile vaccination unit, 9.30am – midday
and 12.45pm – 4.30pm)
Saturday 12 March
– Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr (9am-11am and 1pm – 5pm)
– Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock (9am-11am and 1pm – 5pm)
– Largs Academy (10am-11am and 1pm – 5pm)
Sunday 13 March
– Greenwood Conference Centre, Dreghorn (9am-11am and 1pm – 5pm)
NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Director of Public Health, Lynne McNiven said:
“It’s not too late to get fully vaccinated – our vaccinators are ready to welcome you,
no matter which dose of the COVID-19 vaccine you are due. You don’t need
an appointment to attend a local drop-in clinic, just head along to the location that suits you best from the available options. As part of our efforts to make vaccination as convenient as possible, this week we have mobile vaccination units in various Ayrshire locations as part of our drop-in clinic offer.
“If you prefer, you can also book a slot, as we have plenty bookable capacity at our local vaccine clinics. Call the helpline on 0800 030 8013 to get a date in the diary to protect yourself against coronavirus. Don’t wait for a blue letter – attend a drop-in or make an appointment online as soon as possible.
“We know that after the recent JCVI recommendation, parents and carers are keen
to hear about the local rollout of vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 years old.
Preparations for this age group are well underway and we will be sharing details on
plans next week.”
All the vaccines licenced for use in the UK have been through the normal rigorous
steps to ensure their safety and efficacy before being rolled out to the public. When
you come for vaccination you will receive information about common side effects, as
well as the chance to discuss any concerns you might have with a member of the
vaccination team on the day.
BACKGROUND
– Click here for local information regarding the vaccination programme in
Ayrshire: https://www.nhsaaa.net/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/
– For more information on side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccines
please visit NHS Inform: https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/the-
vaccines/side-effects-of-the-coronavirus-vaccines