The Bedford Heights vaccination centre will temporarily close from 25-26 December and 1-2 January.
Large vaccination centres across Luton, and Milton Keynes will also close.
Vaccination centres will be open on Christmas Eve and new year’s eve but appointments need to be pre-booked.
Geraint Davies, Senior Responsible Officer for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes’ vaccination programme, said: “Our vaccinators will be back to offer life-saving COVID-19 jabs from the 27 December, so do make sure you get yours as soon as it is due.”
He said it was a “fantastic achievement” that 1.5 million jabs have been delivered locally in the past year.
The vaccination centres that will be closed over Christmas and New Year are:
- Bedford Heights, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7BJ
- Redgrave Centre, 27 Redgrave Gardens, Luton LU3 3QN
- Saxon Court, 502 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 3HS
- Watling House, High St North, Dunstable LU6 1LF
Dr Sarah Whiteman, GP and Chair of Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning group added: “We know Christmas is a hugely important time when people want to get together with family and friends and celebrate.”
She said people should still practise the essential basics, such as:
- meet people outside if possible
- open doors and windows to let in fresh air if meeting people inside
- limit the number of people you meet and avoid crowded places
- wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser regularly throughout the day
- Stay at home and get a test asap if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.
For more information on BLMK vaccination centres visit here.
Appointments can be booked here or by calling 119.
