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Two thirds of adults have received first coronavirus vaccine in NHS Highland areas across Highland, Argyll and Bute


By Ian Duncan

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The NHS Highland vaccination programme continues across Highland, Argyll and Bute with, as of April 15, 171,229 people, 63.5 per cent of the population aged over 18, have had their first Covid-19 vaccination.

This has exceeded the target of more than 85 per cent complete for care home residents, front line workers, and people aged over 60, including those who are housebound, and is well underway for the over 50s where the aim is to have all over 50s to have been offered their first vaccination by April 18.

Dr Tim Allison, the director of public health with NHS Highland, said: “The effort from our GP colleagues and that of our local vaccination teams is really something to be admired. I am delighted that the programme is continuing to progress so well.”

He explained that different models of vaccine delivery were key in NHS Highland due to its remote and rural geography and population demographics. He added: "I’d like to thank the Highland and Argyll and Bute population who have come forward in their thousands to receive their vaccination.

"However, we have seen a few cases where people have not attended for their appointment as planned so I would like to remind everyone that if you are unable to make your appointment please let us know as soon as you can.”

If you have been invited by your GP practice you can advise them that you are unable to make the appointment.

If you have received a letter detailing when your appointment is, which will arrive in a blue envelope, please call the national helpline number outlined in the appointment letter to advise them that you are unable to attend. By doing this as soon as you know you are unable to attend there is a greater chance that we will be able to have someone else take the appointment.

Dr Allison said: “We have heard from numerous people across our area how delighted they are that the programme has started and how pleased they are to get the vaccine. I really would encourage everyone who is invited to get their vaccine to take up that invitation.”


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