TWO million doses of the Covid vaccine have been injected in Dorset since December 2020.
Around 80 per cent of the population have had primary doses of the vaccine, with more than 300,000 eligible people taking up the most recent seasonal booster.
The jab was provided at a range of locations across the county including pharmacies, GP practices, community ‘pop-up’ clinics and vaccination centres.
Dr Ravin Ramtohal, lead GP for the vaccination programme in Dorset, said: “Thank you to everyone in Dorset who continues to protect themselves and each other from Covid-19.
“As we come out of a particularly cold winter period, the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme will continue to run a few clinics.
“Anyone who hasn’t yet come forward for any vaccinations can still get their first and second jabs, and those with severely weakened immune systems are eligible for an additional third primary dose.”
While the current Covid-19 booster vaccination programme has paused, people living in and around Dorset are asked to stay alert to the risks of the virus.
There will be updates later in the year about the spring and autumn booster vaccination programmes, which are particularly important for those most at risk of serious illness if they catch the virus.
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