More Pfizer vaccination walk-in clinics available in Watford

There have been a series of walk-in vaccination clinics in the area since about mid-June, with nearly 2,000 people attending the ‘Super Sunday’ vaccination day at Vicarage Road stadium last Sunday (June 27).

Now Watford Borough Council is offering even more walk-in clinics for both the first and second Pfizer dose.

Today, anyone over 18 requiring a vaccination jab can either visit Watford Health Centre at Upton Road from 5pm to 8pm, or Manor View Practice at London Road from 9pm to 10pm.

On Saturday (July 3), Manor View Practice will offer even more vaccinations from 1pm to 2pm.

People are not required to be registered with a GP or have an NHS number, and the council says no bookings are needed.

Both the first and second jabs are being offered, but anyone attending to get a second dose must have received the first Pfizer dose at least eight weeks ago.

Workers at the vaccination clinic at Vicarage Road

Jim McManus, the director of public health at Hertfordshire County Council, has said it is “absolutely critical” that everyone gets the vaccine.

He said: “Please also keep doing the basics – wear a face-covering when required, wash hands regularly, and maintain social-distancing. If meeting people indoors, make sure the venue is well-ventilated. Meeting outdoors for now is much lower risk if the weather allows.

“It is also absolutely critical to get the vaccine when you can or when offered it, take a test twice-a-week, and self-isolate if you are told to. To find out more about tests and the options available, people can go to www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/rapidtest.”