ANTI-VACCINE activists hounded people queuing outside a Covid-19 vaccination centre in Oxford yesterday in an attempt to convince them not to go ahead with immunisation.

Hundreds of people queued for hours at a walk-in clinic at East Oxford Health Centre aimed to help accelerate the local vaccination programme.

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As the queue snaked down the health centre ramp, along either side of the access road and in a lengthy zig-zag across Manzil Way Park to Cowley Road, anti-vaxx activists handed out leaflets in an attempt to discourage participants.

After a number of complaints, EOHC practice manager Ivan More-O'Ferrell reminded them of the need to wear masks and maintain social distancing when approaching people in the queue.

Adults will also be able to get their first dose of a Covid-19 jab at a walk-in clinic held at The Leys Health Centre on Dunnock Way on Saturday, July 3, from 11.30am until 1.30pm.

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