Rutland residents have been getting vaccinated against Covid-19 ahead of the winter months, and these clinics will be running into December.

Many members of the community, particularly the older and more vulnerable, have been encouraged to get vaccinated against Covid, which caused a global pandemic in 2021.

In Oakham, clinics have been hosted by the council and local health care providers, while Mr Pickfords and Rutland Late Night Pharmacy are also offering vaccinations, and mobile clinics will be taking place across the county.

Will you be getting vaccinated? Image credit: Rutland Community First Responders.

Appointments can be booked for Covid-19 booster and flu vaccinations using the National Booking Service.

Dr Virginia Ashman, a GP, and a clinical lead for the vaccination programme in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland said: "It's really important that anyone who is eligible comes to get vaccinated at the mobile vaccination unit, to top up their protection against Covid-19 and flu ahead of winter. The immunity you have built up from previous vaccinations reduces over time so it's important to boost your protection regularly.

"Getting vaccinated will provide the best possible protection against Covid-19, and it really does help to protect the most vulnerable from becoming seriously unwell. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions are affected more by respiratory conditions such as Covid-19 and flu and it's why we're encouraging them to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

"We are also urging carers over 16 years of age to come forward and get vaccinated because this will also help to prevent the spread of these viruses. If you are unsure if you are eligible visit our website or drop in to one of our mobile vaccination clinics and speak to our vaccination team."