Fylde Coast vaccines bus returns

People living on the Fylde Coast who are eligible for a COVID-19 or flu vaccine can once again make use of the mobile vaccine service provided by the local NHS.

The Fylde Coast vaccine bus will be at locations across the area, four days a week, to support the autumn and winter vaccines campaign.

Anyone who is eligible for a vaccine will be able to simply turn up and receive both of their jabs to ensure maximum protection against both COVID-19 and flu as we head into the cold winter months.

Jane Scattergood, senior responsible officer for the vaccination programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria, said: “I am delighted we have been able to bring back the vaccine bus and that it will provide protection against both of these diseases which can be particularly dangerous at this time of year.

“Anyone who is eligible for a vaccine is welcome to go along to the bus. This includes carers, pregnant women and health and social care staff. Some of these people will not be identified by the national invitation system and should just go ahead and get their vaccine, don’t wait to be called. We will not require any evidence of your eligibility.”

The vaccine bus will be at busy locations such as town centres and supermarkets throughout the next few months, from 10am to 4pm unless otherwise stated.

Those who can receive their vaccine at the bus are:

• All adults aged 65 years and over
• People aged 18 to 64 years in a clinical risk group
• Frontline health and social care workers
• People aged 18 to 64 years who are household contacts of people with a suppressed immune system
• People aged 18 to 64 years who are carers and staff working in care homes for older adults
• Pregnant women

For details of when and where to find the Fylde Coast vaccine bus, visit LSC Integrated Care Board :: Fylde Coast winter vaccines bus (icb.nhs.uk)