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Covid booster: Who will get another jab this autumn? Covid booster: Who will get another jab this autumn?
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The rollout will begin in early autumn, a year after the first Covid boosters were givenThe rollout will begin in early autumn, a year after the first Covid boosters were given
The UK has become the first country to approve a dual vaccine which tackles both the original Covid virus and the recent Omicron variant. The autumn Covid booster campaign will start on 5 September in England, with care home residents and housebound people the first to get jabs.
The new vaccine - produced by Moderna - will be offered to some people as part of the autumn booster campaign. Many of those receiving a further dose will get a new vaccine from Moderna, which tackles both the original Covid virus and the recent Omicron variant.
Who will get an autumn booster?Who will get an autumn booster?
Another Covid vaccine dose will be offered to:Another Covid vaccine dose will be offered to:
adults aged 50 and overadults aged 50 and over
people aged five to 49 with health conditions which put them at higher risk - including pregnant womenpeople aged five to 49 with health conditions which put them at higher risk - including pregnant women
care home staffcare home staff
frontline health and social care workersfrontline health and social care workers
carers aged 16 to 49carers aged 16 to 49
household contacts of people with weakened immune systemshousehold contacts of people with weakened immune systems
The rollout will begin in early autumn, a year after the first Covid boosters were given. Originally only healthy people aged over 65 were due to be offered another booster, but the programme was expanded in response to the spread of Omicron.
Originally only healthy people aged over 65 were due to be offered another booster, but the programme has been expanded in response to the spread of the Omicron variant. The government has said that care home residents and housebound people in England will start getting the booster from 5 September.
In addition, the free flu jab will be offered to more eligible groups this autumn. A wider rollout will follow on 12 September, which will prioritise the oldest and most vulnerable.
The free flu jab is also being offered to more eligible groups this autumn, and some people will be offered it at the same time as their Covid booster.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland organise their own Covid booster rollouts, but are likely to follow England's approach.
BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be?BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be?
Why do boosters work if two doses struggle?Why do boosters work if two doses struggle?
Which vaccine will people be offered?Which vaccine will people be offered?
Moderna expects that 13 million doses of its new "bivalent" vaccine will be available by the autumn, but that would only cover half of the 26 million people who are eligible. The NHS says Moderna's new "bivalent" vaccine will be used for autumn boosters, "subject to sufficient supply".
Health officials say people should take whichever booster they are offered as all vaccines provide protection against becoming severely ill or dying from Covid. The UK is the first country to approve the dual vaccine.
Pfizer is also tweaking its Covid vaccine to better target Omicron, but Oxford-AstraZeneca isn't updating its vaccine. However, health officials say people should take whichever booster they are offered, as all vaccines provide protection against becoming severely ill or dying from Covid.
As happened last year, many people will be offered a free flu jab along with their Covid booster
Pfizer is also tweaking its Covid vaccine to better target Omicron.
Previous boosters were a single dose of either Pfizer or Moderna - regardless of which vaccine you received previously.Previous boosters were a single dose of either Pfizer or Moderna - regardless of which vaccine you received previously.
However, if you cannot have Pfizer or Moderna for medical reasons, you can have a booster dose of AstraZeneca. Anyone who could not have Pfizer or Moderna for medical reasons was offered a booster dose of AstraZeneca.
First and second vaccine doses are either AstraZeneca or (for under-40s) Pfizer or Moderna.First and second vaccine doses are either AstraZeneca or (for under-40s) Pfizer or Moderna.
Who was offered the spring booster?
Under the spring vaccination programme, a second booster was offered to:
adults aged 75 and over
residents in care homes for older adults
those aged 12 and over with weakened immune systems
More than 79% of all over-75s had a spring booster.
People who have a severely weakened immune system were offered an additional third primary dose before a booster.
How many people have been vaccinated?
According to the latest figures, 93% of all people aged 12 or over in the UK have had a first dose of the Covid vaccine, 88% a second dose and 70% a third.
Many pregnant women complained they weren't given enough information about the Covid jab
However, in July, a report from an influential committee of MPs warned that take-up has been much lower for some important groups, including pregnant women, younger people and those from some ethnic backgrounds.
Do I need to isolate if I have Covid?
How to look after yourself if you get Covid
How long after Covid can I have a booster?
You should wait four weeks after a positive test, even if you had no symptoms.
Under-18s who are not at higher risk from Covid should wait 12 weeks.
You shouldn't have the booster if you have a severe illness or high fever. However, both Pfizer and Moderna say you don't need to delay for a mild fever or a cold.
The vaccines don't infect you with Covid and can't cause positive results on a Covid test.
Which children can get jabbed?Which children can get jabbed?
All five to 11-year-olds in the UK can have two doses of a reduced-strength Covid vaccine, 12 weeks apart.All five to 11-year-olds in the UK can have two doses of a reduced-strength Covid vaccine, 12 weeks apart.
In addition:In addition:
all 12 to 15-year-olds are offered two doses of Pfizerall 12 to 15-year-olds are offered two doses of Pfizer
all 16 and 17-year-olds can have a booster, three months after their second jaball 16 and 17-year-olds can have a booster, three months after their second jab
12 to 15-year-olds in an at-risk group, or who live with someone with a weakened immune system, can have a booster12 to 15-year-olds in an at-risk group, or who live with someone with a weakened immune system, can have a booster
How do I book my Covid vaccine?How do I book my Covid vaccine?
You can book jabs online, or go to a walk-in clinic, although not all centres offer jabs to under-12s, and some have closed since the initial vaccination push. You can book jabs online, or by phoning 119.
You can also go to a walk-in clinic, although not all centres offer jabs to under-12s, and some have closed since the initial vaccination push.
You can't yet book an autumn booster jabYou can't yet book an autumn booster jab
You should leave eight weeks between your first and second doses and wait at least 12 weeks before having a booster.You should leave eight weeks between your first and second doses and wait at least 12 weeks before having a booster.
In England: You can book online, by calling 119, or visiting a walk-in clinicIn England: You can book online, by calling 119, or visiting a walk-in clinic
In Scotland: Over-16s can register for their first dose or book their second or booster dose online, or by calling 0800 030 8013In Scotland: Over-16s can register for their first dose or book their second or booster dose online, or by calling 0800 030 8013
In Wales: Over-16s will be invited for their booster. If you haven't been invited - or you haven't had your first two doses - you can contact your health boardIn Wales: Over-16s will be invited for their booster. If you haven't been invited - or you haven't had your first two doses - you can contact your health board
In Northern Ireland: Appointments for over-fives can be made online or by calling 0300 200 7813In Northern Ireland: Appointments for over-fives can be made online or by calling 0300 200 7813
Carers of five to 11-year-olds in Scotland and Wales should wait to be offered an appointment.Carers of five to 11-year-olds in Scotland and Wales should wait to be offered an appointment.
You can't yet book an autumn booster jab. How many people have been vaccinated?
According to the latest figures, 93% of all people aged 12 or over in the UK have had a first dose of the Covid vaccine, 88% a second dose and 70% a third.
More than 79% of all over-75s had a spring booster.
People who have a severely weakened immune system were offered an additional third primary dose before a booster.
Many pregnant women complained they weren't given enough information about the Covid jab
However, in July, a report from an influential committee of MPs warned that take-up is much lower for some important groups, including pregnant women, younger people and those from some ethnic backgrounds.
Do I need to isolate if I have Covid?
How to look after yourself if you get Covid
How long after Covid can I have a booster?
You should wait four weeks after a positive test, even if you had no symptoms.
Under-18s who are not at higher risk from Covid should wait 12 weeks.
You should not have the booster if you have a severe illness or high fever. However, both Pfizer and Moderna say you do not need to delay for a mild fever or a cold.
The vaccines do not infect you with Covid and cannot cause positive results on a Covid test.
What are the side effects?What are the side effects?
The most common side effects include a sore arm, headache, chills, fatigue and nausea.The most common side effects include a sore arm, headache, chills, fatigue and nausea.
They are part of the body's normal immune response to vaccines and tend to resolve within a day or two.They are part of the body's normal immune response to vaccines and tend to resolve within a day or two.
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There are extremely rare, but occasionally fatal, cases of people developing blood clots after taking the AstraZeneca vaccine.There are extremely rare, but occasionally fatal, cases of people developing blood clots after taking the AstraZeneca vaccine.
A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction after the Pfizer vaccine.A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction after the Pfizer vaccine.
You should discuss any existing serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated.You should discuss any existing serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated.