Children aged 5 to 11 offered COVID-19 jabs at ‘Superhero’ themed City Hall
Vaccination team at Salisbury centre make environment child-friendly
Salisbury City Hall has begun offering COVID-19 vaccinations to 5-11 year old children who are most of risk of Covid-19.
The jabs are for those who are clinically extremely vulnerable or immunosuppressed including those with diabetes, epilepsy and some learning disabilities.
The team is making the environment as child-friendly, welcoming and fun as possible with the centre decorated with a ‘Superhero’ theme.
When children and their parents or guardians arrive for the jab they will be greeted by superhero way finders and display boards, and will receive stickers, be invited to have a go on the photo/graffiti board, and enjoy other superhero-themed activities and decorations as they become ‘Vaccine heroes’.
There are also plans to have Pets as Therapy (PAT) dogs at these sessions.
Fiona Hyett, Director of Operations at City Hall Vaccination Centre, said:
“ We realise that some parents may be hesitant or have concerns about bringing their children for the COVID-19 vaccination. However, we want to assure them that the vaccine is safe and our team is very skilled in administering the jabs to children and those who may get nervous about the vaccination. We encourage all parents and guardians to get their eligible children vaccinated to help keep their family, friends and the community safe.”
Parents and Guardians should wait to be contacted by the NHS.
All eligible 5-11 year olds will be offered two 10 microgram doses of the Pfizer vaccine eight weeks apart – a third of the amount used for adult vaccinations.
You can find out more here: www.england.nhs.uk