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University of York new location for pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centre

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Posted on Thursday 10 June 2021

The University of York is to host a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centre.
The pop-up facility will be based at York Sport Centre on Campus West.

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The University has partnered with Nimbuscare to run the clinic, which will take place at York Sport Centre on Campus West on 14 June.

Text message

The clinic is open to eligible individuals who are 25 or older, and will have been invited to book their vaccine via text message from Nimbus.  

Ian Wiggins, Strategic Projects Director at the University of York, said: “It's really important that everyone gets their vaccine when they become eligible and so we’re delighted to be working with Nimbuscare to make getting vaccinated as easy as possible.”

Students have been sent details of a pre-registration form by email and should use this link to register their interest in this, or future vaccine clinics that the University will run.

Further information

How to book? 

Following a text message notification from Nimbus, click on the link to access the AccuRx booking  system – select the following location York Sport, University of York, James Way, Heslington, York  YO10 5NA and select an appointment time. 

Please note – as described on the text notification, the site is predominantly for pedestrian access with limited parking. When attending your appointment, ensure you display the text message  confirmation upon arrival prior to your vaccination. 

Students who do not have an NHS number who have pre-registered and are 25 or older will be contacted by email to register for a space at the clinic.

What about my second vaccination? 

Nimbuscare clinical team will be on hand to answer any queries regarding second vaccinations throughout  the clinic on the 14th June.

Can I attend without a booking?

Unfortunately this will not be a walk-up clinic, only people who have been invited to attend by text message or email will be able to attend and get vaccinated.  We hope to offer more clinics as other age groups become eligible.

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