Over 1.5 million doses of COVID vaccine administered across Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire has administered more than 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. A total of 1,502,583 doses have been administered since the mass vaccination programme first started.

This includes first, second and third doses, as well as the first booster and the spring booster for the most vulnerable in our communities including care home residents, over 75s and people who are immunocompromised.And vaccinations are now being undertaken for the five to 11 year age group.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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COVID-19 is still here so we want to make sure as many people as possible are protected by being vaccinated.“We have done everything we can to make it as easy as possible for people to be vaccinated with dedicated clinics for certain age groups and those with learning disabilities or autism, home visits for the housebound, appointments and drop in clinics for flexibility.“There are still Lanarkshire residents who have not