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1. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsA guide to the COVID-19 autumn vaccination - GOV.UK

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   Oct 23, 2024 · The Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will be offered from October to people aged 65 and over, residents in care homes for older people and anyone aged 6 months and over in a clinical risk group to...

2. www.itv.com › news › 2021/09/14Covid booster vaccine: Why do we need it, who will get it ...

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   Sep 16, 2021 · A maternity support worker became one of the the first people in the UK to receive a coronavirus booster jab on Thursday, paving the way for the campaign that will prioritise frontline NHS...

3. www.itv.com › news › 2021/10/18Vaccine boosters: How to get it, who is eligible, and ... - ITVX

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   Oct 21, 2021 · So, why do we need a booster jab? The NHS is urging people aged over 50 to get both their flu jabs and booster shots for the best chance of avoiding getting sick.

4. www.bhf.org.uk › covid-booster-vaccineCovid booster vaccines: what you need to know - BHF

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   Studies suggest that the booster does offer protection against serious illness. Research published in the Lancet in November 2023 looked at how effective a third dose of the monovalent vaccine (which only targeted the original strain of Covid-19) was at preventing hospitalisation from Covid-19.

5. www.ft.com › content › cf83b3a1-fe06-4c9f-999cWhy are Covid vaccine boosters needed and who in the UK will ...

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   Sep 14, 2021 · Boosters are aimed at combating the waning immunity that has prompted an uptick in infections even among highly vaccinated populations. The level of protection provided by vaccines against...

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-59489988Covid: Pfizer and Moderna jabs give best overall boost, UK ...

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   Dec 3, 2021 · Overall, the mRNA vaccines - Moderna and Pfizer - gave the best boost to antibodies and T-cells, which are known to be important factors in how well vaccines work, particularly after two...

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   Who is getting a booster jab in the UK?

   • All adults aged over 18 in the UK are being offered a booster jab - usually either Pfizer or Moderna - while scientists find out more about the Omicron variant. Earlier this week, the head of Pfizer said boosters against Covid could become an annual event. When will I get my booster? Do we need new vaccines for Omicron?

   Covid: Pfizer and Moderna jabs give best overall boost, UK trial finds

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   Who is in line for a booster jab?

   • NHS England says those in line for a booster jab include everyone aged 50 and over, frontline health and social care workers and those aged between 16-49 with an underlying health condition putting them at greater risk from the virus. The elderly and clinically vulnerable are being prioritised for the shots.

   Vaccine boosters: How to get it, who is eligible, and how many ... - ITVX

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   When should a booster jab be given?

   • The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises the booster vaccine dose is offered at least six months after the second dose was given. How do I book the booster jab and how will I be notified?

   Covid booster vaccine: Why do we need it, who will get it first ... - ITVX

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   How effective is a bivalent booster?

   • Also, a study published in The Lancet in August 2023 found that people over 65 who had the bivalent booster were 72 per cent less likely to need a hospital visit and 68 per cent less likely to die from Covid-19, compared to people over 65 who did not receive a bivalent booster. How long does it take for the booster to be effective?

   Covid booster vaccines: what you need to know - BHF

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   How effective is the Autumn 2022 bivalent booster?

   • The research also looked at the effectiveness of the autumn 2022 bivalent booster (which also targeted the newer Covid-19 strains). After having this booster, people aged 50 years and older had an extra 53 per cent protection 2 to 4 weeks later compared to those who did not have it.

   Covid booster vaccines: what you need to know - BHF

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   How do I get a GP booster?

   • People will get a call or text from their local GP-led site to get the jab, or will be invited by the National Booking Service, which will start issuing invitations from early next week. Some people who were in the original nine priority groups will not be invited for a booster until the new year.

   First Covid booster jabs given to NHS staff - BBC News

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-58583610First Covid booster jabs given to NHS staff - BBC News

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   Sep 16, 2021 · The first Covid booster vaccines have been given to NHS staff in England and Wales as part of plans to extend protection for millions this winter. Jabs will be offered to the over 50s, health and...