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Getting vaccinated and getting your second dose

Last updated: 26 November 2021.

Protect yourself, your family and your community

The Covid-19 vaccines are safe and effective. They are the best way to protect yourself and other people around you.

Covid-19 booster vaccine

If you are eligible, you will be invited to receive your booster vaccine six months after you had your second Covid-19 vaccination. You will also be offered the seasonal flu vaccination at the same appointment if eligible.

The Covid-19 booster and flu vaccinations are by appointment only at our vaccination sites located in Ramsbottom, Bury, Radcliffe and Prestwich.

First and second vaccinations

Vaccinations are available for everyone aged 12 or over.

  • For children aged 12 to 15 appointments can be booked through the NHS National Booking Service or by phoning 119.  Appointments for this age group are not currently available at our four local vaccination clinics, but alternative locations are available to book.
  • Young people aged 16 and 17 can get a first vaccination at the same clinics as people aged 18 and over without an appointment.  However, second vaccinations (available from 22 November for this age group) are by appointment only and should take place 12+ weeks after the first. 
  • Everyone aged 18 and over can get their first or second Covid-19 vaccination at our regular clinics below. No appointment is needed. Just turn up. Second vaccinations should take place 8+ weeks after the first.

Details of upcoming clinics:

  • Friday 26 November, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ
  • Saturday 27 November, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Elizabethan Suite, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0SW
  • Saturday 27 November, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ
  • Sunday 28 November, 9am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Prestwich Vaccination Clinic, Prestwich Walk-in Centre building, Fairfax Road, Prestwich, M25 1BT
  • Sunday 28 November, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ 
  • Tuesday 30 November, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Elizabethan Suite, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0SW
  • Tuesday 30 November, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Prestwich Vaccination Clinic, Prestwich Walk-in Centre building, Fairfax Road, Prestwich, M25 1BT
  • Wednesday 1 December, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Elizabethan Suite, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0SW
  • Friday 3 December, 1pm - 4.30pm, Prestwich Vaccination Clinic, Prestwich Walk-in Centre building, Fairfax Road, Prestwich, M25 1BT
  • Friday 3 December, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ 
  • Saturday 4 December, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ 
  • Sunday 5 December, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ 
  • Sunday 5 December, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Elizabethan Suite, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0SW

Please note:

  • Patients may be offered their second vaccine earlier but only to avoid wastage or because of a specific medical condition. Second doses will not be brought forward for the purposes of foreign travel.
  • You may have a short wait for a walk-in appointment.

Prefer to book an appointment?

Choose a time and date that works for you.

Book an appointment at one of our local vaccination clinics

Alternatively you can use the NHS National Booking Service where you can find details of some bookable vaccination locations including a number of local pharmacies, or call 119.

NHS National Booking Service

Find out more about getting vaccinated in Bury 

Watch our short video from local GP Dr Fazal Butt about getting vaccinated in Bury.

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