Updated | 25/01/24 @ 15:45
The Western Trust continues to offer vaccinations to all those eligible for COVID-19 jabs. With the most vulnerable groups having been prioritised, the current influenza vaccination programme is now being extended to include everyone aged 50 to 64 years old. The call comes as flu activity continues to increase. Getting vaccinated will help protect more people from flu and help to relieve possible further pressure on the health service over the coming weeks.
- The COVID-19 Autumn booster is now available to all those eligible – see Autumn Booster section for full details
- First and Second doses as part of the primary immunisation programme are still available.
- Our vaccination hubs are located at our three hospital sites at Altnagelvin Area Hospital, South West Acute Hospital and Omagh Hospital and Primary care Complex. See Public Vaccination Timetable section for full details.
- Clinics will accommodate both booked appointments and walk-ins.
- See Public Vaccination section below for the full timetable of clinics being held this winter.
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Autumn Booster Programme
A dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will be offered this autumn to people aged 65 and over, residents and staff in care homes, anyone aged 6 months and over in a clinical risk group (including pregnant women), and health and social care staff.
Vaccinations are also available for anyone aged 12-64 who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression, and to those aged 16-64 who are carers, including staff working in care homes for older adults.
For further information on the Autumn Booster Programme, download/print the following leaflet – COVID-19: A guide to the autumn booster (hscni.net)
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Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine
To be eligible to be vaccinated as part of the Northern Ireland vaccination programme you generally have to be registered with a GP in Northern Ireland and be over 5 years old.
More information on what vaccine you can get, where to get it and how to book (where required) is available below.
If you’re not registered with a GP in NI but live here or are temporarily a resident in NI, you can probably still receive a vaccine but you should email the Department of Health at the email address below and they will advise you how you can be vaccinated.
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Where to get a vaccination - first doses and second doses
You can get your First and Second Primary Doses at a participating community pharmacy
You can also get your First and Second Primary Doses at one of the Western Trust vaccination clinics. See the Clinic Timetable below for further information.
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Vaccination Hubs
Our three Western Trust COVID-19 vaccination hubs are located at:
- Altnagelvin Area Hospital – Tower Block Level 5
- Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex – Outpatients Clinic
- South-West Acute Hospital – Key Worker Accommodation
First dose, second dose and booster vaccinations are available to all those aged 5 years and above and eligible for a jab.
Please check the online booking platform or contact the telephone booking line for further information.
Book your vaccine appointment online or call the Booking Line on 028 7161 0753 . The booking line will be open Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
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Book Your Vaccine Appointment
or call the Western Trust vaccine booking line on 02871610753
The booking line will be open Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
A limited number of walk-ins will be accommodated at each of our clinics.
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Public Vaccination Timetable
February Vaccination Programme
Altnagelvin (Level 5 Tower Block) South West Acute Hospital (Key Worker Accommodation) Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex (location listed below) Tuesday 20th February 9.00am - 4.30pm 9.00am - 4.30pm Wednesday 21st February 9.00am - 4.30pm Friday 23rd February 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday 26th February 9.00am - 4.30pm Tuesday 27th February 9.00am - 4.30pm 9.00am - 4.30pm Wednesday 28th February 9.00am - 4.30pm - COVID-19 Vaccination Information Leaflets