ANYONE aged 18 and over can grab a jab this Bank Holiday weekend at a new site at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre.

Jhoots Pharmacy is running the vaccine pop up at the mall’s upper-level, opposite Boots, for people to get first and second Pfizer doses from today (Friday August 27).

The pop up is open 9am to 6pm on weekdays and Saturdays to Saturday September 4, 11am to 5pm on Sunday August 29 and Sunday September 5, and 10am to 6pm on Bank Holiday Monday (August 30).

No appointment is needed, people can just turn up and don’t have to be registered with a GP.

Councillor Nicolas Barlow, Dudley Council's cabinet member for health and adult social care, said: "It is vital that adults take up their vaccine to protect themselves and others in the community against Covid-19.

"I hope any adult who is not already vaccinated, and those due for their second dose, will take this chance to get it done over the Bank Holiday break at Merry Hill."

The pop up is offering first and second dose vaccines – there has to be a minimum of eight weeks between the two doses.

There will also be qualified health professionals on hand to answer any questions.

Dr Masood Ahmed, chief medical officer for Black Country and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to get vaccinated against this deadly virus and our walk-in sites are perfect for those who want to drop in at a time that suits them. This is a great opportunity for adults aged 18 and over in Brierley Hill to have the vaccine on their doorstep, with no appointment necessary.

"It’s important to remember that Covid-19 hasn’t gone away, so we’re urging all adults who are yet to take up the offer of a vaccine to head to the walk-in this weekend.

"Having the vaccine is the most important step we can take to protect ourselves, our loves ones and our communities against Covid-19."

Anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 should not have their vaccine until 28 days after their positive test.

Rachael Evans, health, safety and fire manager at Merry Hill, said: "We are pleased to be working with both Dudley Council and a local pharmacy to host a vaccination hub, starting this Bank Holiday weekend.

"Health and wellbeing has always been a priority for us and by opening this pop-up within the centre, we hope to support our local community by providing them with convenient access to this service."

A full list of venues and times where people can get vaccinated is available online at www.blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk/your-health-services/health-advice/covid-19-vaccination and details include if the venue is offering the Pfizer or Astrazeneca jab. People aged 16 and 17 are also find out where they can get vaccinated.

Vaccines can also be booked online at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.