Lancashire residents who are most vulnerable to the effects of Covid are being reminded that they can now book a spring booster vaccine on the NHS.
The top-up jabs began to be delivered across the county this week for residents who will be aged 75 or over by 30th June this year and anyone aged over six months who has a weakened immune system for any one of a raft of reasons. For the first time this year, people not eligble for an NHS vaccine can pay privately for a Covid booster at several high street phramacies.
Dr Linda Charles- Ozuzu, Regional Director for Commissioning and Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 vaccination programme at NHS England North West said: “As the spring Covid-19 vaccination drive begins, I would urge anyone who is eligible but has yet to book an appointment to not delay, and get protected against the virus as soon as possible. “There are thousands of appointments available at sites across the region, so it’s easy and convenient to book at a time and place to suit you.
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