Where to get your booster jab in Oldham.

Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has called on the public to get a booster vaccination, to offer more protection against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant of COVID -19. 

The latest preliminary data has shown vaccine efficacy against symptomatic infection is substantially reduced against Omicron with just two doses, but a booster pushes protection back up to over 70%, showing how vital the top up jab is to bolster immunity. 

Professor Whitty says: “There is a new variant of COVID-19 - Omicron - which is highly infectious and spreading fast.

“Every adult in the country needs to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine.

“Boosters give you the best possible protection against the virus and should significantly reduce your risk of serious illness and hospitalisation. 

“Get your COVID-19 booster vaccine to strengthen your protection. Please, get boosted now.”

Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid, said: “We know a booster jab increases protection against the Omicron variant and in our race against the virus it’s crucial everyone gets their top-up jab. 

“Our heroic NHS staff and volunteers are working around the clock to speed up our vaccination programme, helping millions of people to get boosted now – so play your part, roll up your sleeves and get protected.”

Data suggests Omicron is extremely transmissible and is rapidly becoming the dominant variant as cases double every 2 to 3 days.

The Chief Medical Officer is encouraging “every adult in the country” to get a booster vaccine and strengthen their protection.

Where to get your vaccination or booster jab in Oldham;

Pharmacies that are offering vaccinations by appointment 

Pharmacy2U
3-5 Lord Street, Oldham, OL1 3HB

South Chadderton Methodist Church Vaccine Centre (Imaan Pharmacy Werneth)
25 Thompson Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8LX

The Keppel Building (Focus Pharmacy)
Focus Pharmacy Unit G5, Ashton Road West, Failsworth, M35 0AD

Local vaccine clinics: no appointment necessary

Anyone aged 16 and over can visit one of our local vaccine clinics without an appointment:

If it's been at least 8 weeks since your first vaccination you can also get your second vaccination at one of these clinics. 

If it's been 6 months since your second vaccination and you are eligible you can get a booster jab at one of these clinics.

The Dinwoodie Centre, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Monday 8.30am – 7.30pm 

Tuesday 8.30am – 7.30pm

Wednesday 8.30am – 5.30pm

Thursday 8.30am – 7.30pm

Friday 8.30am – 7.30pm

Saturday 8.30am – 5.30pm

Sunday 8.30am – 5.30pm

*You can also make an appointment at the Dinwoodie centre via the national booking system.

The Millennium Centre, Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6QB 

12 noon to 7pm every Wednesday

The European Islamic Centre

79 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4LN

12 noon to 7pm every Sunday

 

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