Devon woman marks 100th birthday with Covid-19 jab
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A woman has marked her 100th birthday with her second Covid-19 jab.
Florrie Stokes, from Ashwater, Devon, used the occasion to tell those uncertain about the vaccination there s nothing to be afraid of .
Mrs Stokes had her injection at a clinic in Holsworthy on Saturday as she celebrated her centenary. It s a good thing and everybody should have it to keep safe, I wouldn t hesitate to have it and I m just thankful for it, she said.
Her son John said: She has been shielding but she was first on the spot for the jab and didn t flinch.
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