Last chance for children aged 5 to 11 to get their first Covid jab in Guernsey

Woman holding vaccination tube
Anyone interested should call the Vaccination Contact Centre on 01481 220001. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Children in Guernsey aged 5 to 11 have until the 3 September to get their first dose of the Covid vaccine.

Any child eligible for a second dose is also recommended to have it by that date due to limited availability.

The vaccinations will be administered at Lukis House on Saturday 27 August and Saturday 3 September. Anyone interested should call the Vaccination Contact Centre on 01481 220001.

The Autumn Booster Programme will then begin on 5 September at Raymond Falla House in Burnt Lane.

Letters will be sent to those who are eligible for the booster.

The following will be offered one:

  • All adults aged 50 years and over

  • Those aged 5 to 49 years in a clinical risk group, including pregnant women

  • Those aged 5 to 49 years who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression

  • Those aged 16 to 49 who are carers

  • Residents in a care home for older adults and staff working in care homes for older adults

  • Front line health and social care workers