COVID booster

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.

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

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.

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.

Vaccination has played a substantial role in reducing the impact of COVID across the globe, and allowed life in most countries to gradually return to ...

[gradually decline](https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/) over the summer months. [The Conversation](https://theconversation.com) under a Creative Commons license. On the contrary, they may well protect against the [sexual dysfunction](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01909-w) reported by some people with long COVID. [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://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-31469-z) in the months afterwards. Having [a booster](https://www.bmj.com/content/377/bmj-2021-069676) may further reduce this risk. There is concern that as we approach the winter, a new variant could cause infections and hospitalizations to skyrocket, especially if it has mutations that help it to evade [vaccine](https://medicalxpress.com/tags/vaccine/) protection. [fertility](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)02282-0/fulltext). [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.

Austin Public Health (APH) has received and is administering the bivalent booster through its Shots for Tots/Big Shots clinics and the Mobile Vaccination ...

[Austin Public Health](https://www.austintexas.gov/health) is the health department for the City of Austin and Travis County. CDC expects to recommend updated COVID-19 boosters for other pediatric groups in the coming weeks. [Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports](https://dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/updated-COVID-19-boosters-expected-be-available-Texas-next-week/) CDC allocated about 900,000 updated booster doses to Texas. Scroll down to the section labeled Find out when to get a booster. Booster doses aren’t currently authorized for children whose primary series was Moderna. Austin Public Health (APH) has received and is administering the bivalent booster through its Shots for Tots/Big Shots clinics and the Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP) will [host pop-up clinics](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9hleXKumRUux0L5GCKmmf656_Z1ZrlVAlgwMelKC8VJURU9VNFJSVzQ1Sk1JRVVKWFBPM1RSRjhGRi4u) in communities at risk for disparate outcomes. Our Shots for Tots/Big Shots clinics and MVP teams have updated boosters on hand for those with limited access to medical care." The new COVID-19 bivalent vaccine has dual-purpose doses. [Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended manufacturers update booster doses](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-recommends-inclusion-omicron-ba45-component-covid-19-vaccine-booster) in June. Existing vaccines and boosters are helping reduce the most serious outcomes (hospitalization and death) caused by COVID-19, but studies show primary vaccination effectiveness wanes over time against certain variants, including omicron. "We have been anticipating this vaccine and I recommend everyone who's eligible make plans to get the updated booster," said Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. [flu season is upon us](https://www.austintexas.gov/news/flu-covid-19-vaccines-recommended-amidst-concerning-seasonal-trends).

Here's what you can expect when you get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and how you can ease any symptoms.

Gregory Poland](https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/poland-gregory-a-m-d/bio-00078220), a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at the Mayo Clinic, [previously told HuffPost](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/incubation-sickness-covid-pandemic_l_6307d21de4b0f9a2a79b65d0) that the goal of a virus is to infect more and more people. [are more contagious than ever](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/incubation-sickness-covid-pandemic_l_6307d21de4b0f9a2a79b65d0) and are only expected to grow more transmissible as the virus continues to mutate. The information in this story is what was known or available as of publication, but guidance can change as scientists discover more about the virus. Chills, muscle pain and joint pain were also reported, according to the [Food and Drug Administration](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-moderna-pfizer-biontech-bivalent-covid-19-vaccines-use). [according to Medical News Today](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/swollen-lymph-nodes-covid). Schaffner noted that if you’re experiencing any of these unpleasant symptoms, you can take a pain reliever like Tylenol to combat them. [check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) for the most updated recommendations. So, it will mutate to become more and more contagious — which is what we’re seeing with the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. Experts are still learning about COVID-19. This is another side effect that was widely reported after previous COVID vaccinations and boosters. [is eligible for the updated Pfizer booster](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html), and those 18 and up are eligible for Moderna’s updated booster. As with the last booster shot and the original vaccines, certain side effects are to be expected (and show that the booster is working!).

Health officials will have to figure out how to get people boosted who have tired of the pandemic.

Expected to be met with tepid demand as the pandemic response shifts away from an emergency phase, the bivalent shots will be administered not at mass vaccination sites, but in doctors’ offices, hospitals and pharmacies. [back](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-javits-center-mass-vaccination-site-shuts-down/) to hosting conventions. And for many city residents, the fervent scramble to book appointments for shots in the spring of 2021 has given way to a very different feeling: apathy.

INDIANA - An updated COVID-19 vaccine booster is now available according to IU Health to anyone 12 and older who has completed their initial COVID-19 ...

People ages 12-17 can only receive the Pfizer booster. The updated booster is designed to specifically target current strains of the infectious Omicron variant. The current vaccines work very well against COVID-19 to protect against hospitalization and death.

Timing must be 2 months after your primary series or most recent monovalent booster. Olmsted County Public Health Services. OCPHS will hold vaccination clinics ...

to 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Olmsted Medical Center will be offering three Saturday COVID-19 booster clinics at the Rochester Northwest clinic at 5067 55th Street NW in Rochester. The vaccine provided at these clinics will be the latest version from Pfizer which offers protection against the newest omicron versions, called BA.4 and BA.5. The main considerations are as follows: On August 31, 2022, the U.S. This updated COVID-19 booster is for patients who have completed the primary series. - Call 507-292-7300. - October 1, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. - September 24, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. - September 17, 2022 – 8:30 a.m.

Meanwhile, community spread remains high in nearly 85 percent of counties in the country, according to the CDC. Researchers who spoke with the PBS NewsHour said ...

So that’s something that hopefully people are starting to collect data on what it’s like to deploy JYNNEOS at population scale, to target monkeypox and what those immune responses are going to look like long term and what kind of protection that confers.” “And some people have potentially said that the maximum benefit would be actually closer to six months post your booster or last infection.” Jetelina agrees, advocating that people should wait at least three to four months after their last COVID infection or booster before getting the new booster. If it’s another omicron subvariant, as BA.4 and BA.5 are, the booster should work well. as a way to lower people’s risk of contracting the disease. That means the vaccine will help boost an immune response to the original strain and new strains, Rasmussen said The endorsement clears the way for a booster campaign that could help reduce the severity of a fall and winter surge. “One of those things we can control, and the other one, we can’t.” Those in the same age range with only one booster were still three times more at risk. Researchers who spoke with the PBS NewsHour said they were concerned that COVID-19 cases and deaths may rise in the coming months as colder weather forces gatherings back inside. Rasmussen suggests waiting at least three months after either. Almost 68 percent of the U.S.

JACKSON, Miss. – Starting today, appointments for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot are available at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) ...

MSDH recommends vaccination against COVID-19 for anyone 6 months and older. “We strongly recommend that anyone eligible should go ahead and receive the updated booster now to provide the best protection against COVID-19 infection and severe complications from COVID-19,” said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. “There is always the possibility of increased cases as we move into the fall and winter months. The FDA has authorized an updated COVID-19 booster that offers improved protection against recent variants. The new booster is bivalent, providing better protection against both the original strain of COVID-19 and the Omicron variants that are currently causing most infections (BA.4 and BA.5). – Starting today, appointments for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot are available at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health department clinics.