Where and when to get the Covid-19 vaccine in Brighton Brighton News

Over the past weekend, a total of 2,000 doses were given to the people of Sussex in contextual immunization sessions. 20,000 additional injections were administered in the largest vaccination centers and pharmacies.

To date, 2.12 million vaccines have been administered in Sussex.

During the six-month vaccination program, 79.8% of the population received their first dose, while 60.8% received the second.

But with the increasing number of cases in Brighton, walk-in sessions will be held this weekend at Brighton Racecourse and in towns, including St Peter’s Church and Hove Lawns, for anyone living in Brighton aged over 18 who has yet to receive her first dose.

Another session is held at Waitrose for anyone aged 40 and over who needs their first or second dose of AstraZeneca.

A spokesperson for the Sussex Covid-19 vaccination program said the walk-in sessions had been a “huge success” to date.

“We hope that these pop-up sessions will encourage more people to get vaccinated; you don’t need an appointment, you just have to show up – it’s really that easy to get that vital protection, ”they said.

“Our teams have been working incredibly hard to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to our communities as quickly as possible, but we know there are still people who want a vaccination and have not yet come forward or now need to receive a second. dose which is vital to ensure maximum protection.

The details of the sites are as follows:

Friday July 2

Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd, Brighton, BN2 9XZ

9.00-13.30

For all adults living in Brighton and Hove (Newhaven to West Hove) – first dose only (Pfizer)

St. Peter’s Church, York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For all adults first and second dose (second dose after 8 weeks) (Pfizer)

saturday july 3

Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd, Brighton, BN2 9XZ

9.00-18.00

For all adults living in Brighton and Hove (Newhaven to West Hove) –

first dose only (Pfizer)

Hove Lawn, Hove

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For all adults first and second dose (second dose after 8 weeks) (Pfizer)

sunday 4 july

Waitrose Parking, 130-134 Western Rd, Brighton, BN1 2LA

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Anyone aged 40 years and over, first and second doses (second doses after 8 weeks) (AstraZeneca)

Hove Lawn, Hove

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For all adults first and second dose (second dose after 8 weeks) (Pfizer)

Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd, Brighton, BN2 9XZ

9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

9h00-13h30 – Astra Zeneca Clinic pre-booked (call 0300 3030 8060 to pre-book if eligible)

2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – first Pfizer doses without an appointment and second pre-booked doses if eligible (call 0300 3030 8060 to pre-book)