Among those to get their first dose yesterday was TV's Loyd Grossman, 70, right inset, at North Cotswold Hospital, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos.
He said: "Get vaccinated! Not just for yourself, but for the safety and happiness of your family, friends and community."
In a drive to protect the housebound, GPs are to be offered an extra £10 for every home visit they make. Some surgeries have been vaccinating more than 100 dementia sufferers a day while rural health teams have battled through heavy snow.
Another 18 large vaccination centres are to open from tomorrow. A temporary vaccination hub has been set up at the Colchester Community Stadium in Colchester below right.