The NHS Covid vaccine service is also now offering appointments to carers and pregnant women
People aged 65 and over are able to book an autumn Covid booster through the national booking system from today. The NHS said it meant around five million more people can top up their level of protection against the virus ahead of the winter months.It comes as Covid-19 infections in the UK have dropped to their lowest level for nearly 11 months, though not all parts of the country are showing a clear downward trend.
Around 26 million people across England will be eligible for an autumn booster over the comings weeks, with care homes being visited by vaccination teams. Dozens of hospital hubs will also join the latest booster drive – delivering the jab to members of the public as well as their own staff and administering the flu vaccine where possible.
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