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Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn? Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?
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The autumn Covid booster campaign is under way in England and Scotland, with care home residents and staff among the first to get jabs. Covid infections in the UK are rising and have topped more than one million, according to official estimates.
Many people will get a new type of vaccine which tackles both the original Covid virus and the recent Omicron variant. Those who qualify are being urged to have a booster jab this autumn.
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Another Covid vaccine dose will be offered to: Who can have an autumn booster?
Another Covid vaccine dose is being 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
Anyone aged 16 or over - or at-risk children aged 12 to 15 - who have had both of their primary jabs can also have their first booster. Anyone aged 16 or over - or at-risk children aged 12 to 15 - who has had both of their primary jabs can also have their first booster.
People who have a severely weakened immune system were offered an additional third primary dose before being offered a booster.People who have a severely weakened immune system were offered an additional third primary dose before being offered a booster.
When can I get my booster? A 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.
Wales has already started offering autumn boosters to care home residents and staff. UK must brace for big, early wave of flu - experts
Care home residents and housebound people in England began getting the booster on 5 September.
More people became eligible to book when the next phase of the programme began on 12 September, with priority given to the oldest and most vulnerable.
Scotland's autumn booster campaign also started on 5 September, with jabs offered to care home residents first, followed by health and social care workers.
The booster campaign will begin in Northern Ireland on 19 September and, as elsewhere, will initially target care home residents and staff.
Across the UK, 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.
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Which vaccine will people get?Which vaccine will people get?
The NHS says Moderna's new "bivalent" vaccine will be used for autumn boosters, "subject to sufficient supply". The NHS plans to use Moderna's new "bivalent" vaccine.
The UK was the first country to approve the dual vaccine. It has also now given the go-ahead to a second bivalent vaccine from Pfizer. This new type of vaccine tackles both the original Covid virus and the Omicron variant.
It has also given the go-ahead to a second bivalent vaccine from Pfizer.
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.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
Previous boosters were a single dose of either Pfizer or Moderna - regardless of which vaccine you previously had.
Anyone who couldn't 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.
As happened in 2021, many people will be offered a free flu jab along with their Covid booster
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 by phoning 119. Autumn Covid booster jabs are now being rolled out across the UK.
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. In England: You can book online, by calling 119, or you can visit a walk-in clinic (although, not all offer jabs to under-12s and some have closed since the initial vaccination push)
Autumn Covid booster jabs can now be booked
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 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 should leave eight weeks between your first and second dose, and wait at least 12 weeks before having a booster.
How many people have been vaccinated?How many people have been vaccinated?
According to the latest figures, 94% 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 or booster dose.According to the latest figures, 94% 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 or booster dose.
More than 79% of all over-75s had a spring booster.More than 79% of all over-75s had a spring booster.
Many pregnant women complained they weren't given enough information about the Covid jab Some 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.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?Do I need to isolate if I have Covid?
How to look after yourself if you get CovidHow to look after yourself if you get Covid
How long after Covid can I have a jab?How long after Covid can I have a jab?
You should wait four weeks after a positive test, even if you had no symptoms.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.Under-18s who are not at higher risk from Covid should wait 12 weeks.
You should not have a jab 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. You should not have a jab if you have a severe illness or high fever.
The vaccines do not infect you with Covid and cannot cause positive results on a Covid test.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.