Thousands of people across the country will receive a Christmas Day booster jab as NHS vaccinators continue to work through England's population in the face of record Covid-19 case rates.
13.12.2021 - 14:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Booster jabs are now being offered to all adults over the age of 18 as the UK faces an 'Omicron emergency'.
The prime minister said the country faces a 'tidal wave' of infections as he announced an acceleration of the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme.
From today, all eligible adults aged 18 or over can get a booster jab at a walk-in centre.
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From Wednesday, the national booking service will open to people aged 18 and over who want to book an appointment in advance.
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