THE NHS in the South West has now administered more than three million Covid-19 booster vaccinations and it has never been easier to get a festive jab.

The biggest vaccination programme in the history of the NHS has ramped up significantly with nearly one million people receiving their booster vaccination since Monday, December 13.

Rachel Pearce, Regional Director of Commissioning and Senior Responsible Officer for the Covid-19 vaccination programme for NHS England, South West, said: ‘To have expanded our capacity as quickly as we did is a monumental achievement.

‘Since the Get Boosted Now campaign launched last Sunday (12 December), we have vaccinated just shy of 900,000 people across the region.

‘Vaccination teams across the region pulled out all the stops to ramp up their programmes to ensure people can easily get a booster vaccination to protect themselves, their loved ones and the wider community.’

Omicron continues to spread quickly across the country, and it is important anyone who is eligible comes forward to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.

There is plenty of booked appointment capacity across the region and some vaccination centres are now accepting walk ins.

Dr Julie Yates, Lead Consultant for Screening and Immunisation for NHS England and NHS Improvement South West said: ‘It has never been more important to get your Covid-19 vaccination.

‘Omnicron is highly transmissible and the best way to protect yourself and your family and friends is to get a Covid-19 vaccine.

‘The reaction to the Get Boosted Now campaign from NHS staff and the public has been fantastic. We have also seen a large increase in the number of people coming forward to receive their first dose.

‘So please visit the Grab a Jab website to find your nearest walk in or book an appointment as soon as possible.

‘We need you to get vaccinated as soon as possible. If you have an appointment booked but for January, please go to the website rebook an appointment for December or visit a walk in to ensure you get protected sooner.’