Everything you need to know about the autumn COVID booster jab
06.09.2022 - 17:37
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From today, around four million people most vulnerable to Covid-19 will start to be invited to book in their autumn booster vaccine.
Here's everything you need to know, from who is eligible to how you can book your appointment.
When can I get the jab?
Booking for appointments will open September 12, and it is recommended that you get the jab as early as possible. However, it needs to have been at least three months since your last jab, so those who received the spring booster jab will need to check how long it has been.
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Who is eligible for the COVID autumn booster?
Frontline health and care workers, immunosuppressed people, and people aged over 75 are the highest priority for the booster. Adults aged 50 and over, those aged five to 49 with health conditions that put them at greater risk, and pregnant women are also eligible.
Around 26 million people across England will be eligible for an autumn booster in total. This week has seen the jab rolled out at more than 1,000 care homes across the UK, with the NHS prioritising those most likely to get seriously ill from COVID.
How can I book my jab?
The National Booking Service will go live this morning, and people can book their jab through the site. Alternatively, eligible people can call 119 to book.
Where can I get the jab?
A record 3,100 sites are expected to be part of the rollout, including GP practices and community pharmacies, with new sites joining the programme making getting your booster jab as convenient as possible. 80 hospital hubs will also join the latest booster campaign – delivering the latest jab to members of the public as well as their own staff, and administering the