Getting the jab done as Inverness residents enthusiastically roll up their sleeves to get their Covid vaccinations and booster injections – so far more than 170,000 booster or third dose vaccinations have been delivered across the region by NHS Highland
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People in Inverness and the rest of the Highlands are enthusiastically rolling up their sleeves to get their Covid vaccinations and booster jabs.
Hundreds of residents in the Highland capital queued up on Friday and Saturday at scheduled drop-in sessions in the city.
So far more than 170,000 booster or third dose vaccinations have been delivered across the region.
NHS Highland says more than 90 per cent of all older and vulnerable people living across the region are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Dr Tim Allison, NHS Highland’s director of public health, said: “We have fully vaccinated 70 per cent of the adult population in NHS Highland who have already received two Covid-19 vaccines, which is a fantastic achievement.
“I want to thank everyone who has come forward to be vaccinated as well as our incredible colleagues, volunteers and military personnel who are delivering thousands of vaccines every day across Highland, Argyll and Bute.
“We have vaccinated over 90 per cent of everyone in the 80+, 75-79 and 70-74 age groups, meaning we have given the most vulnerable people in our communities the best protection in the fight against Covid-19 this winter.
“We have also exceeded 75 per cent in all categories between 55 and 69 years of age and these figures will continue to rise as we provide further clinics across our board area.”
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Dr Allison said the vaccination programme was one the biggest logistical challenges the country has ever faced and added: “There have been a number of obstacles to overcome throughout the course of the programme, most recently with the emergence of the new Omicron variant.
“We are committed to delivering as many local vaccination clinics as possible across Highland, Argyll and Bute and we would encourage everyone to get their booster vaccine as soon as they are able to.
“We understand the frustration of those who have been unable to book an appointment, or those who live in areas where clinics have not yet been finalised.
“I want to reassure you that we are doing all we can to ensure you are able to get your booster vaccine as soon as possible.”
Clinics continue to be held across the health board area though there will be none on either Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
