Groups eligible for covid-19 spring booster announced

[Debbie_kinsey]

The groups eligible for the spring 2024 Covid-19 booster vaccine have now been announced. But it is not yet clear what date invitations will be sent or when they will start. You can find more information about eligible groups on our website, where we will also provide updates when the NHS releases timings. lupusuk.org.uk/covid19-vacc...

[Poshcards]

Thank you for this info x

[rmros]

Thank you, though this was my first reaction.

Brenda from Bristol

[Krazykat26 in reply to rmros]

I groaned too!! 😹

[Treetop33]

I sympathise with the groans. The last one had some unpleasant side effects, and I caught Covid anyway, badly, and am still ill after three months. During a blood test I learned I am deficient (I mean seriously non-existent) in IgM which helps vaccine uptake. As we're being offered nothing else but the vaccine I don't have much hope right now.

I do know you can pay £40 and get one privately, including Pfizer.

[DorsetLady]

Latest info-

Timing of the spring booster

You should be offered an appointment between April and June, with those at highest risk being called in first. You will be invited to have your booster around 6 months after your last dose, but you can have it as soon as 3 months.

If you are turning 75 years of age between April and June, you do not have to wait until your birthday, you can attend when you are called for vaccination.

You will be invited for your booster, your GP may offer you the vaccine or you can book using the NHS app for Apple or Android. You can also find your nearest walk-in vaccination site from the NHS website.

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