26 March 2021
Over 52,500 people have received their first dose of the covid vaccine in the Borders so far.
We are currently vaccinating those aged 60-64 years old, unpaid carers and those with underlying health conditions.
Appointments for those aged 50-59 will be scheduled next. We are receiving a lot of queries from people in this group asking if they have been missed. Please do not worry, your appointment will be arranged and sent to you in due course.
It is important that you attend your appointment when it is your turn to get vaccinated. If you can’t make your appointment please follow the instructions on your letter to reschedule, this will also allow us to offer the appointment to someone else.
If you are in the following groups and have not been offered an appointment please visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/invitations-and-appointments/missing-appointment-details for details about how to enquire about your appointment.
- Care home residents
- Those aged 65 and over
- Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable (previously shielding)
Our teams are now administering second doses to those who are eligible. So far over 7,950 people have received their second dose.
Up to date information about our vaccination programme including details about our rollout plan and announced Waves is available on our website: /covid-19-vaccination
It is extremely important that everyone, even those who have been vaccinated, continue to follow FACTS and the Scottish Government guidance to protect themselves and others from the virus, as the first eligible groups are prioritised.
These rules are really important if we are to keep each other safe and allow time for the COVID vaccination programme to take place over the coming months.
For further information about the COVID-19 vaccination programme visit: www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine