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NHS Booster Jab Window Opens for Vulnerable
21 Apr
Summary
- High-risk groups can receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine.
- The vaccination window is open from April to June.
- Vulnerable individuals include those over 75 and immunocompromised.
The National Health Service (NHS) has announced a COVID-19 booster vaccination program specifically for vulnerable groups. This initiative, running from April through June, aims to enhance protection for those most at risk from the virus.
Individuals aged over 75, residents of care homes, and people with compromised immune systems are among those prioritized for the booster. Those eligible will receive an appointment invitation within this April to June timeframe. The NHS recommends receiving the booster around six months after the last dose, though it can be administered as early as three months.
Furthermore, individuals turning 75 during the April to June period do not need to wait for their birthday to be vaccinated; they can attend their appointment when called. This ongoing effort addresses the continued prevalence of COVID-19 infections globally, with reported symptoms like brain fog and breathlessness persisting.
