February 15, 2024 - This spring those at the highest risk will miss out on the jab. Meanwhile, the government will be throwing away vaccines, says immunologist Sheena Cruickshank

Find out about COVID-19 vaccination, including the different types and the side effects and safety.

April 23, 2024 - Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity supports everyone in the UK affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD), raises awareness and funds research.

Eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 vaccination.

April 1, 2023 - Over five million people in England, including those over 75, with weakened immune systems, and care home residents, will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine this spring. Roving NHS teams will visit care homes to administer the jabs from Monday, with others eligible able to book appointments ...

From today (7 September 2022), around four million people most vulnerable to Covid-19 will start to be invited to book in their autumn booster vaccine as the NHS’ National Booking Service launches appointments for Autumn boosters.

May 19, 2022 - The committee recognises that there ... in the UK in the year ahead. Despite these uncertainties, winter will remain the season when the threat from COVID-19 is greatest for individuals and for health communities. As in autumn 2021, the primary objective of the 2022 autumn booster programme ...

“We must ensure those at greatest risk of serious illness from COVID are protected and spring boosters will top up people’s immunity. “The NHS will contact you when it’s your turn – please take up the offer as soon as you can”. Research by UKHSA estimates since mid-December some ...

The NHS will invite people to arrange a jab through the national booking service when it is their turn. It can be accessed online at nhs.uk/covidvaccine or by calling 119. Around five million people will be able to get a Spring booster during the campaign and this week, the NHS will be contacting ...

For further information about the Spring COVID Booster programme, please visit: Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) statement on COVID-19 vaccinations in 2022

The JCVI has advised a further booster dose (fifth dose) for people aged 12 years and over who have a weakened immune system in spring 2022. · Boosters help to improve the protection you have from your previous doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, they give you longer-term protection against getting ...

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Find out about COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, which are offered seasonally, including who is eligible and how to get them.

November 27, 2020 - Added 'JCVI interim statement on COVID-19 autumn 2022 vaccination programme'. ... Added link to the Vaxzevria COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]) PGD. ... Added 'National protocol for Vaxzevria COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant])'. ... Added link to updated COVID-19 vaccination training slide set. ... Added COVID-19 vaccination: spring booster ...

Local NHS teams will be contacting ... for spring boosters for people who are eligible and have been invited. Recent research from the UK Health Security Agency has shown that the NHS booster programme has helped prevent around 197,000 hospitalisations since mid-December. Despite this massive booster drive, NHS hospitals have treated more than 100,000 patient with COVID since the ...

As of Tuesday, 25 April 2023 a total of 1,031,263 spring booster doses have been reported as administered by the NHS in England. 18 December 2022 – COVID-19 autumn boosters administered to residents of adult care homes in England

September 3, 2022 - Published advice updated to include an additional bivalent vaccine now approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

March 23, 2022 - If you are unwell, wait until you ... wait 4 weeks before having your spring booster. You should not attend a vaccine appointment if you are self-isolating or waiting for a COVID-19 test. Visit coronavirus booster vaccination on NHS.UK....

April 11, 2024 - People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.