Drifting snow fails to stop uptake of vaccine in Thurso By Jean Gunn Published: 19:30, 15 February 2021
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The car park at Thurso High School was kept clear of snow and kept well gritted by the Highland Council road team.
Wintry weather conditions at the weekend failed to stop nearly 900 people turn up for their Covid-19 vaccination at the latest clinic held at Thurso High School.
A huge team of NHS staff, volunteers and employees from the Highland Council road team helped make Saturday s clinic for over 65s and those in the 16-64 at risk group run like a military operation.
Covid vaccine is a fantastic thing, says Harry after painless jab at Wick medical practice By Alan Hendry
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Updated: 15:29, 29 January 2021
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Harry Gray after getting his first Covid-19 vaccine at Wick s Pearson Practice. It was over and done with before I knew it had happened, he said.
Wick man Harry Gray said his Covid-19 vaccination was so swift and painless that it was over before he knew it.
âI never felt a thing â I didn t even know they d done it,â Mr Gray (83) said after receiving his first dose at the town s Pearson Practice today.
Wick medical practice starting vaccine appointments for over-80 age group By Alan Hendry
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Updated: 12:11, 28 January 2021
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Dr Ewen Pearson, of the Pearson Practice in Wick: We will keep working down through the age groups.
A Wick medical practice is hoping to administer an initial Covid-19 vaccine to most of its patients aged 80-plus over the next two days.
The Pearson Practice at Wick Medical Centre received 260 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Wednesday afternoon and immediately began putting appointment slots in place.
Taking vaccine is the only way to get back to normal life, says Wick doctor By Alan Hendry
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Updated: 11:36, 28 January 2021
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Health bosses say they are pleased with the roll-out of the coronavirus vaccination programme in the Highlands.
A Caithness GP has reiterated that there can only be a return to normal life if as many people as possible accept a Covid-19 vaccine when it is offered.
Dr Ewen Pearson, of the Pearson Practice in Wick, emphasised that there are no serious side-effects from the jab and said staff were absolutely 100 per cent ready to go with the roll-out.
First Caithness Covid-19 vaccine clinic hailed a success By Jean Gunn
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Updated: 15:28, 18 January 2021
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Pete Rogers receiving the first vaccine from Shona Gunn, one of the advanced nurse practitioners.
Around 400 patients were given Pfizer vaccinations at the first local clinic which was held in the games hall at Thurso High School on Saturday.
The first patient was former Rolls-Royce worker Pete Rodgers who encouraged others to take up the opportunity.
Describing the clinic as hugely successful , Dr Alison Brooks, of the Thurso and Halkirk Medical Practice, said: With my practice manager, Christine Tait, at the helm, and her very able team, the event was organised with professionalism and precision. Christine had thought of everything from access to parking and everything ran like clockwork.