With news of Covid infections increasing and talk of a double whammy of Covid and flu potentially creating a winter wave of infection, millions are being urged to take up their invitation for a Covid autumn booster and free flu vaccine if eligible.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning that Brits could have a difficult winter ahead with respiratory viruses circulating widely. Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical advisor at UKHSA, said: "Flu and Covid-19 are unpredictable but there are strong indications we could be facing the threat of widely circulating flu, lower levels of natural immunity due to less exposure over the last three winters and an increase in COVID-19 circulating with lots of variants that can evade the immune response. This combination poses a serious risk to our health, particularly those in high-risk groups."
So, who can get the autumn booster? According to the NHS website, certain people are currently being prioritised. Here's who will be called first.
