COVID booster

2022 - 9 - 12

Covid booster bookings open for over-65s (Pulse)

Over-65s, pregnant women and cares are now able to book their autumn Covid booster jabs, NHS England has announced.

[Covid booster vaccines will be extended to people aged 50 and over this autumn](https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/immunology-and-vaccines/autumn-covid-boosters-and-free-flu-jabs-to-be-rolled-out-to-over-50s/) alongside other at-risk groups – around 26 million people in total – following a final recommendation from the JCVI in July. [NHS director of vaccinations and screening Steve Russell yesterday said](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/09/over-65s-can-now-book-autumn-covid-booster/): ‘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. [autumn booster programme launched last week in care homes](https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/respiratory/pfizer-omicron-vaccine-added-to-autumn-booster-campaign/), with [GPs incentivised to complete the booster jab rollout for residents and staff by 23 October](https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breaking-news/gps-to-receive-incentive-payments-to-deliver-accelerated-care-home-covid-boosters/) where possible. [BMA has said that it cannot ‘endorse’ the care home Covid booster programme](https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/respiratory/bma-cannot-endorse-underfunded-care-home-booster-programme/), which it said remains ‘underfunded’ after NHS England rejected its proposals. [around seven million people who are either health and care workers, over 75 or immunosuppressed also became eligible to receive their booster yesterday](https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/respiratory/bma-cannot-endorse-underfunded-care-home-booster-programme/), after being invited to book in for their jab last week.

Five reasons why young people need Covid booster vaccine (WalesOnline)

Vaccination doesn't only provide protection to the person being vaccinated, but also indirectly protects the population as a whole.

[gradually decline](https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/) over the summer months. [The Conversation](https://theconversation.com) under a Creative Commons license. [expressed concerns](https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-coronavirus-britain-idUSL1N2SY1SP) that repeated use of vaccines could weaken the immune system. In contrast, the effectiveness of COVID vaccines [begins to decline](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1536629&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41467-022-31469-z&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walesonline.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Ffive-reasons-young-people-need-25005881) in the months afterwards. On the contrary, they may well protect against the [sexual dysfunction](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1536629&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41591-022-01909-w&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walesonline.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Ffive-reasons-young-people-need-25005881) reported by some people with long COVID. Having [a booster](https://www.bmj.com/content/377/bmj-2021-069676) may further reduce this risk. [more than 90%](https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/vaccinations?areaType=nation&areaName=England) of people in England aged over 70 have received a booster or third vaccine dose. For example, just over 70% of young adults aged 18–24 have had one vaccine, with [only 39%](https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/vaccinations?areaType=nation&areaName=England) having received a booster. Many people of all ages continue to report symptoms of COVID for months after the original infection, termed “long COVID”. People who are not fully vaccinated have a higher likelihood of being infected with COVID and passing it on to their close contacts. This contrasts sharply with otherwise healthy young people where the incidence of serious illness, hospitalisation and death has been much lower. Given immunity to the initial course of vaccines wanes over time, booster doses are important.

First autumn covid booster jabs being given in Brighton and Hove ... (Brighton and Hove News)

And the new Sussex Integrated Care Board, also known as NHS Sussex, urged people aged 65 and over to book their autumn booster through the NHS national booking ...

“From this month, NHS Sussex is also rolling out this year’s flu vaccine, with eligible people able to get their flu and covid jab at the same time depending on local system arrangements.” NHS Sussex added: “Those eligible for an autumn booster over the comings weeks include over 50s, those with a weakened immune system and housebound people and pregnant women. “People aged 75 and over, the severely immunosuppressed and frontline health and care workers have been able to book their latest booster dose since last Wednesday – with appointments starting from today. NHS Sussex said: “The NHS covid vaccine service is also now offering appointments to carers and pregnant women, with bookings able to be made online at And the new Sussex Integrated Care Board, also known as NHS Sussex, urged people aged 65 and over to book their autumn booster through the NHS national booking system from today. [First autumn covid booster jabs being given in Brighton and Hove today](https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/09/13/first-autumn-covid-booster-jabs-being-given-in-brighton-and-hove-today/) [13 Sep 2022](https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/09/13/)at 12:39 pm

Covid-19 Autumn Booster: Full list of locations in Nottingham and ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

Invitation letters are being sent out to the first eligible groups.

Boots Pharmacy Victoria Centre - Victoria Centre, NG1 3QS Once you've received your invitation you'll be able to call 119 or go online to book your appointment. Adding: "Our fantastic team of staff, including Ruby the That facility has now opened in the Courtaulds Building on Haydn Road, Nottingham. However, this change allows us to move towards a more sustainable model of working which will help us to continue delivering an outstanding service to our local population as we continue to administer [Covid-19 ](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/coronavirus)autumn booster.

Pharmacy2U encourages Winchester people to book Covid-19 ... (Hampshire Chronicle)

COVID-19 booster jabs and flu vaccines will be available to those eligible from a clinic at a Winchester Park & Ride site.

Mark Livingstone, CEO of Pharmacy2U, said: “We are incredibly proud at Pharmacy2U to continue to play our part in protecting the most vulnerable people, and supporting the incredible effort the NHS has put into the vaccination programme. We’re working closely with the national and regional NHS teams to maintain our vaccination sites for patients in areas that need them most.” Despite cases of Covid-19 continuing to fall, the NHS and health experts are expecting a spike in both Covid-19 and flu this winter. We’ve been working hard to make sure we can offer these sites and help our existing and new patients, whilst alleviating pressure on the NHS.” The online pharmacy is instructing people to not book and appointment or visit a vaccination site until invited so the most vulnerable groups can their vaccinations first. Whilst lockdowns have eased and life has mostly resumed, vaccinations play a key part in keeping people healthy, minimising disruptions and reducing the pressure on the NHS.

COVID Booster Doses: 5 Reasons Why Young People Should Get It ... (TheHealthSite)

Why should a young person take a COVID booster dose? Here are some of the reasons they should. TheHealthSite.com.

However, getting booster doses ensures that the individual is safe from experiencing the worst outcome of the COVID infection. Booster doses are linked with reducing the impact of the COVID virus infection. Over the past two years, billions of COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the globe. It also protects the bigger mass as a whole by reducing the onward spread of the disease. When you take the extra dose, you also make sure that the people around you are safe. The fight against the virus was so challenging that researchers only had to bring out vaccines targetting the specific virus to stop the spread.