Important timescales for COVID vaccination

NHS Western Isles is reminding eligible individuals across the Western Isles that the second dose of the COVID vaccine should be administered at least eight weeks after the first dose. 

The vaccination team is reminding everyone attending COVID vaccination drop-in clinics that they must ensure that their first vaccination dose was at least eight weeks previously, otherwise they will not be able to receive the second dose when they attend.  

Tested positive? 

It is also important to point out that anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 must wait at least 28 days before receiving a COVID vaccine (either first or second dose). If this affects anyone who has an appointment scheduled, you should contact the Western Isles COVID Vaccination phoneline to reschedule your appointment – 0808 196 8383 or email wi.covidvax@nhs.scot 

You should also ensure that you do not attend a drop-in clinic until you have waited at least 28 days after testing positive.  

Drop-in clinics 

Drop-in clinics are being held this week in Lewis, Benbecula and Barra, for those currently eligible for vaccination.  

This includes anyone: 

• anyone aged 16 or over;  
• anyone aged 12-15 ‘at risk’;  
• anyone aged 12-15 living in an immunosuppressed household;  
• anyone due their second dose of Pfizer vaccine (at least eight weeks after first dose) 
• unpaid carers 

Drop-in opportunities: 

When? Friday 3^rd September, 1.30pm – 7pm 
Where? Western Isles Hospital, Lewis 

When? Saturday 4^th September, 11am – 1pm 
Where? Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh, Benbecula 

When? Saturday 4^th September, 10am – 12noon 
Where? St Brendan’s Hospital, Barra