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.