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Covid booster: Who can get another jab this winter? | Covid booster: Who can get another jab this winter? |
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The number of coronavirus cases in the UK continues to rise, according to the latest weekly figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). | The number of coronavirus cases in the UK continues to rise, according to the latest weekly figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). |
Across the UK, more than 18.5 million people have had a winter Covid booster jab. | Across the UK, more than 18.5 million people have had a winter Covid booster jab. |
Who can have a booster? | Who can have a booster? |
The booster is available to: | The booster is available to: |
people aged 50 and over | people aged 50 and over |
those aged five to 49 with health conditions that put them at higher risk - including pregnant women | those aged five to 49 with health conditions that put them at higher risk - including pregnant women |
care-home staff | care-home staff |
front-line health and social-care workers | front-line health and social-care workers |
carers aged 16 to 49 | carers aged 16 to 49 |
household contacts of people with weakened immune systems | household contacts of people with weakened immune systems |
Anyone aged 16 or over - or an at-risk child aged 12 to 15 - who has had both primary jabs can have a booster. | Anyone aged 16 or over - or an at-risk child aged 12 to 15 - who has had both primary jabs can have a booster. |
People with a severely weakened immune system were offered an additional third primary dose before being offered a booster. | People with a severely weakened immune system were offered an additional third primary dose before being offered a booster. |
A free flu jab is also available to more people this winter - some will get it alongside their Covid booster. | A free flu jab is also available to more people this winter - some will get it alongside their Covid booster. |
Covid-19 in the UK | Covid-19 in the UK |
Covid and flu putting massive pressure on NHS | Covid and flu putting massive pressure on NHS |
What is known about new Covid variant XBB.1.5? | What is known about new Covid variant XBB.1.5? |
How many people have been vaccinated against Covid? | How many people have been vaccinated against Covid? |
According to the latest figures, more than 150m Covid vaccine doses have been administered in the UK: | According to the latest figures, more than 150m Covid vaccine doses have been administered in the UK: |
53.8m people have had a first dose (94% of over-12s) | 53.8m people have had a first dose (94% of over-12s) |
50.8m have had a second dose (88%) | 50.8m have had a second dose (88%) |
40.4m have had a booster or third dose (70%) | 40.4m have had a booster or third dose (70%) |
The 2022/2023 winter's Covid booster vaccination programme has reached more than 18.5 million people across the UK: | The 2022/2023 winter's Covid booster vaccination programme has reached more than 18.5 million people across the UK: |
14.95m people in England (as at 3 January) | 14.95m people in England (as at 3 January) |
1.98m people in Scotland (as at 1 January) | 1.98m people in Scotland (as at 1 January) |
1.1m people in Wales (as at 28 December) | 1.1m people in Wales (as at 28 December) |
0.5m people in Northern Ireland (as at 8 December) | 0.5m people in Northern Ireland (as at 8 December) |
In England, the figure equates to almost two-thirds of over-50s (64%). | In England, the figure equates to almost two-thirds of over-50s (64%). |
In July 2022, a report from an influential committee of MPs warned that Covid vaccine take-up was too low for several important groups, including pregnant women, younger people and those from some ethnic backgrounds. | In July 2022, a report from an influential committee of MPs warned that Covid vaccine take-up was too low for several important groups, including pregnant women, younger people and those from some ethnic backgrounds. |
Which vaccine will people get? | Which vaccine will people get? |
The NHS is using Moderna's "bivalent" vaccine, which tackles both the original Covid virus and the Omicron variant. | The NHS is using Moderna's "bivalent" vaccine, which tackles both the original Covid virus and the Omicron variant. |
It also approved a second bivalent vaccine from Pfizer. | It also approved a second bivalent vaccine from Pfizer. |
Health officials advise people to take whichever booster they are offered, as all vaccines provide protection against becoming severely ill or dying from Covid. | Health officials advise people to take whichever booster they are offered, as all vaccines provide protection against becoming severely ill or dying from Covid. |
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. |
Some pregnant women complained they were not given enough information about the Covid jab | Some pregnant women complained they were not given enough information about the Covid jab |
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 Pfizer | all 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 jab | all 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 booster | 12 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? |
In England: You can book all doses online, by calling 119, or you can visit a walk-in clinic (some don't offer jabs to under-12s) | In England: You can book all doses online, by calling 119, or you can visit a walk-in clinic (some don't offer jabs to under-12s) |
In Scotland: Over-16s can register for their first dose and book second or booster doses online, or by calling 0800 030 8013 | In Scotland: Over-16s can register for their first dose and book second or booster doses 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 board. You can change or cancel existing appointments online | 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 board. You can change or cancel existing appointments online |
In Northern Ireland: All doses can be booked online or by calling 0300 200 7813 | In Northern Ireland: All doses can be booked 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. |
Twelve to 15-year-olds in Scotland and Wales should also be contacted directly, but can speak to the relevant helpline or local health board if not. | Twelve to 15-year-olds in Scotland and Wales should also be contacted directly, but can speak to the relevant helpline or local health board if not. |
You should leave eight weeks between your first and second dose, and at least 12 weeks before having a booster. | You should leave eight weeks between your first and second dose, and at least 12 weeks before having a booster. |
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. Those who are should wait four. | Under-18s who are not at higher risk from Covid should wait 12 weeks. Those who are should wait four. |
You should not have a jab if you have a severe illness or high fever. | 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 test results. | The vaccines do not infect you with Covid and cannot cause positive test results. |
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 Covid | How to look after yourself if you get Covid |
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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Why it is normal for some people to experience short-term side effects from Covid-19 vaccines | Why it is normal for some people to experience short-term side effects from Covid-19 vaccines |
Why it is normal for some people to experience short-term side effects from Covid-19 vaccines | Why it is normal for some people to experience short-term side effects from Covid-19 vaccines |
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. |
Related Topics | |
Coronavirus vaccines | |
Moderna | |
Vaccination | |
Pfizer | |
Omicron variant | |
Coronavirus pandemic | |
AstraZeneca |
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