UK prepares to include over-50s in autumn Covid booster campaign

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Fifth of people over 75 in England have not had fourth vaccine, raising concern as case rate rises againFifth of people over 75 in England have not had fourth vaccine, raising concern as case rate rises again

UK scientists urge higher uptake of Covid boosters among elderly | Coronavirus | The Guardian

Covid cases in Birmingham, the Black Country and Worcestershire have crept upwards in the past monthCovid cases in Birmingham, the Black Country and Worcestershire have crept upwards in the past month

NHS issues latest updates on fourth Covid jab as cases rise - Birmingham Live

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COVID booster jabs will be given to all over-50s this autumn to head off a virus resurgence, under the latest NHS plans.September’s rollout was origCOVID booster jabs will be given to all over-50s this autumn to head off a virus resurgence, under the latest NHS plans. September’s rollout was originally only set to include Brits aged 65-plus or…

Millions of Brits set to get another Covid booster jab this autumn - are you eligible? | The Sun

Those who failed to take up the offer of a spring booster are encouraged to have one after cases rise.Those who failed to take up the offer of a spring booster are encouraged to have one after cases rise.

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Moderna’s chief medical officer has warned that people could be “under-protected and under-vaccinated” without a wider booster programme

Call for autumn booster programme to be extended | National

Additional vaccinations have been offered to people over 75 or those aged over 12 who have underlying health conditions.Additional vaccinations have been offered to people over 75 or those aged over 12 who have underlying health conditions.

Plea for elderly and eligible to come forward for Spring Covid booster jab amid 'new wave' of infections | STV News

Donnelly urges immunosuppressed to get second boosterDonnelly urges immunosuppressed to get second booster

Second coronavirus booster scheme under consideration for under-65s – The Irish Times

He said there has been a low uptake in both groups.He said there has been a low uptake in both groups.

Covid Ireland: Under 65s may have to get another booster vaccine - Irish Mirror Online

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A leading local GP has reminded people who have not yet had their Covid-19 top-up booster jab that vaccination centres are ready and waiting for them in south west London. Dr Vasa Gnanapragasam’s reminder comes after the NHS began the latest phase of its Covid-19 vaccination programme in March, offering people aged 75 and over, older adult care [...]Read More...

Leading local GP issues Covid-19 booster jab reminder - South West London CCG

NHS England has asked GPs to run searches for immunosuppressed patients who have yet to have their 'spring' Covid booster jab.NHS England has asked GPs to run searches for immunosuppressed patients who have yet to have their 'spring' Covid booster jab.

GPs asked to seek out immunosuppressed who have not had spring Covid booster - Pulse Today

NHS Western Isles is encouraging people who have not received their Covid spring booster to get vaccinated amid a rise in cases.NHS Western Isles is encouraging residents who have not received their Covid spring booster to get vaccinated amid a rise in cases across Scotland. In the

NHS Western Isles encourages the vulnerable to get their spring booster

Under the proposed criteria, 850,000 people would be eligible for the fourth Pfizer vaccine without a prescription. Under the proposed criteria, 850,000 people would be eligible for the fourth Pfizer vaccine without a prescription.

Narrow criteria for second Covid booster draws critics

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The jab is for those aged 75 and over and over 12's who are immunosuppressedThe jab is for those aged 75 and over and over 12's who are immunosuppressed

Spring covid booster jab drop-in at Lagoon in Paisley - Daily Record

The announcement comes after the UK is seeing a spike in Covid-19 cases and follows a trial of Moderna's new vaccine designed to tackle the more contagious sub-variants of Omicron The announcement comes after the UK is seeing a spike in Covid-19 cases and follows a trial of Moderna's new vaccine designed to tackle the more contagious sub-variants of Omicron

Young adults and children should get Covid booster jabs this autumn, vaccine chiefs warn - Mirror Online

PENSIONERS in Dumbarton and the Vale are being encouraged to get their spring booster jab today (June 23).PENSIONERS in Dumbarton and the Vale are being encouraged to get their spring booster jab today (June 23).

Covid Scotland: Spring booster vaccine available in Dumbarton today | Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

The booster programme will come to an end on June 30.The booster programme will come to an end on June 30.

Health Board issue last call for spring booster vaccine | North Wales Pioneer

One in five people eligible for their spring booster are yet to have itOne in five people eligible for their spring booster are yet to have it

Expert on why you need your covid booster jab now to keep safe this winter - Belfast Live

GP practices in England will be invited shortly to sign up for the COVID-19 autumn booster campaign after NHS England confirmed it would offer a fixed payment per jab with a supplement for housebound patients.GP practices in England will be invited shortly to sign up for the COVID-19 autumn booster campaign after NHS England confirmed it would offer a fixed payment per jab with a supplement for housebound patients.

GP contract for autumn COVID-19 booster campaign due shortly | GPonline

Health bosses have urged anyone who is eligible for the Covid-19 spring booster and has not yet come forward to get vaccinated as a matter of… Health bosses have urged anyone who is eligible for the Covid-19 spring booster and has not yet come forward to get vaccinated as a matter of…

Renfrewshire: At-risk people urged to take Covid spring booster | The Gazette

There is still time for all those eligible for a spring coronavirus booster to come forward for the jab. The programme, which has been underway for several months, will come to an end next week on June 30. This is to allow ample time between the spring and autumn boosters Those have been invited for […]

Don’t delay – still time to get your coronavirus spring booster vaccine! - Wrexham.com

Vulnerable people in Lincolnshire are being urged to get their spring booster jabs as the county’s hospitals begin to see a rise in Covid patient admissions.Vulnerable people in Lincolnshire are being urged to get their spring booster jabs as the county’s hospitals begin to see a rise in Covid patient admissions.

Vulnerable people in Lincolnshire urged to get spring booster jab as COVID cases rise | LincolnshireWorld

There's been a low uptake in people getting a second booster vaccination against Covid-19There's been a low uptake in people getting a second booster vaccination against Covid-19

Covid Booster: Under 65s may have to get another booster vaccine - Buzz.ie

THE government has reminded eligible Islanders that they have until the end of this month to receive their spring booster Covid jab, to give themselves the ‘best protection’ this summer.Emma Baker, the head of Jersey’s vaccination programme, sa...

Spring Covid booster jab will be available until the end of month - Jersey Evening Post

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is urging anyone who is eligible to take a Covid-19 spring booster.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is urging anyone who is eligible to take a Covid-19 spring booster.

Health board encourages at-risk people to take Covid spring booster | Glasgow Times

It comes as Moderna announced that its variant vaccine can create a strong antibody response to the BA.4 and the BA.5 variants.It comes as Moderna announced that its variant vaccine can create a strong antibody response to the BA.4 and the BA.5 variants.

Call for autumn booster programme to be extended | South Wales Argus

PENSIONERS and vulnerable residents in Clydebank are being encouraged to get their spring booster jab this weekendPENSIONERS and vulnerable residents in Clydebank are being encouraged to get their spring booster jab this weekend

Covid Scotland: Spring booster vaccine available in Clydebank this weekend | Clydebank Post

Call for autumn booster programme to be extended | Borehamwood Times

Call for autumn booster programme to be extended | Express & Star

Here's what doctors say about COVID-19 booster shots for children ages five years and older.There's new guidance on booster shots for children

When Should Kids Get COVID-19 Boosters? | Time