6 July 2021

Over 86,500 people have now received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in the Borders.

Our vaccination teams continue to make excellent progress with administering second doses. So far, over 65,500 people have had their second vaccination in the Borders. 

We are running a series of drop-in clinics this week (wc 5 July) for Borders residents aged 18 years or over who:

• Have not had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine

• Had their first dose 8 weeks+ ago

The following clinics will be open 9:30am – 1pm and 1:45pm – 5:30pm:

Monday 5th July Gytes Leisure Centre, Peebles
Tuesday 6th July Hawick Town Hall
Thursday 8th July Gytes Leisure Centre, Peebles
Friday 9th July Gytes Leisure Centre, Peebles
Saturday 10th July Gytes Leisure Centre, Peebles
Saturday 10th July Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
Sunday 11th July Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

You don’t need an appointment to get vaccinated and you can attend even if you already have an appointment scheduled for your first or second dose.

If you need transport call Scottish Borders Council on 0300 100 1800 as soon as possible. 

Vaccinations will be administered subject to availability and patients with scheduled appointments will be prioritised. Those without appointments will be seen as quickly as possible, however please be patient if you have to wait.

Please note:

  • You cannot choose which vaccination you are given. You will receive the vaccination that is appropriate for your age and circumstances in line with the advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Everyone under 40 years of age will receive the Pfizer vaccine in the Borders.
  • We are unable to administer a second dose until 8 weeks following a first dose.

Up to date information about our vaccination programme is available on our website: /covid-19-vaccination

For further information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme visit: www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine