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Covid Vaccinations

The NHS Vaccination Centre in York offers Covid vaccines to all eligible people, by appointment only.

We also run satellite (pop up) vaccination clinics across the City.

For details of what to expect when you arrive at the Vaccination Centre, click here.

For answers to commonly asked questions click here.

You may find this video helpful to watch before you come to the Vaccination Centre.

LOCATION

Askham Bar NHS Vaccination Centre

Askham Bar

York

How to get here

By Car

All vehicle access to the site is via the New Askham Bar Park & Ride

By foot

You can use the walk-in entrance which is opposite Tesco Petrol Station.

By bus, cycle, wheelchair or mobility scooter

You can enter via the walk-in entrance. This is opposite Tescos, near the bus stop at the Moor Lane site and is clearly signposted.

The bus stop is the Moor Lane car park stop opposite the Tesco supermarket petrol station.

Buses that stop there are the 3, 3A (evenings only) and 13.

We have an area next to the pedestrian entrance where bikes can be left safely.

When you arrive

What to expect when you arrive

For details of what to expect when you arrive at the Vaccination Centre, click here

Please wear a face covering as you arrive and throughout your visit.

You will be directed to the right area when you arrive at the Vaccination Centre.

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Your safety

The York Vaccination Centre will keep you safe from COVID-19 through a range of measures including cleaning and disinfecting and having social distancing in waiting areas.

Please also wear a face covering to your appointment.

Remember, the vaccine is only available from the NHS and is free of charge. The NHS will never ask you for details about your bank account or to pay for the vaccine.

About the coronavirus vaccine

You need two doses of the vaccine and a booster to get the best protection from the virus. Your second dose will be given up to eight weeks after your first and your booster three months after your second dose.

For more information, read this leaflet or visit

www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination

Some people may not be able to get this vaccine at the moment. If you have had bad allergic reactions in the past, it is important that you read all the guidance. You can also discuss it with a health professional when you attend your appointment.