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# Next stage of Covid vaccination programme to begin in Staffordshire
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/next-stage-of-covid-vaccination-programme-to-begin-in-staffordshire/
- Published: 2023-04-16T06:04:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-04-14T08:28:42.000Z
- Description: The next stage of the the Covid vaccination programme kicks off in Staffordshire next week for those aged over 70 or with weakened immune systems.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Health, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

The next stage of the the Covid vaccination programme kicks off in Staffordshire next week for those aged over 70 or with weakened immune systems.

A total of 35 clinics across the county will be open and offering jabs to those who are eligible.

Health chiefs say there are 140,000 people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent eligible for the spring vaccine – with them all receiving an invite by text, letter or through the NHS App.

Staffordshire’s Covid-19 vaccination programme lead, Sam Buckingham, said:

> “As a society we are learning to live with Covid, but for many it is still a virus that can cause serious illness and hospitalisation.  
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> “These are the people we are inviting to come forward to top up the protection the vaccine offers them.  
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> “This protection does fade after a number of months so it is important that we offer seasonal top ups to help older people and those who have weakened immune systems avoid the risk of serious illness.  
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> “In a change to previous phases of the vaccination campaign, people no longer need to wait for a set period of time if they have Covid before coming forward for vaccination. As long as they feel well, they can be vaccinated.  
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> “The spring vaccination campaign will end on 30th June. First and second doses of the vaccine will also stop being offered on the same date.  
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> “Anyone who hasn’t yet had any Covid-19 vaccinations, or has just has the first one, is urged to come forward as soon as possible to ensure they are vaccinated before the 30 June deadline.”  
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> Sam Buckingham

Vaccinations at care homes have been taking place since 3rd April, and so far over 2,800 care homes residents have been vaccinated.