Over-65s can now book their Covid booster jabs along with carers and pregnant women
OVER-65s can now book their Covid booster shot.
Carers and pregnant women are also being offerred jabs by the NHS.
Bookings can be made online or by calling 111.
Invitations for over-75s, vulnerable people and health and care workers were issued last week.
Two vaccines — from Moderna and Pfizer — are approved for the rollout.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency think they will target both the Omnicron and original strains of the deadly virus.
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About 26million people in England will be eligible for a booster.
Steve Russell from the NHS said: “There is no room for complacency in keeping Covid-19 on the back foot and this autumn booster will help protect those most at risk.
“From today those aged 65 and over, pregnant women and carers are now able to get their jab.
“If you are one of those eligible, it is as important as ever to get your next dose, so please do come forward as soon as possible.”
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After this round of vaccinations, those aged 50 will be offered.