Scotland is experiencing a high rate of Covid-19 infections as experts warn we are seeing the highest amount since April.
On top of this, summer brings with it holidays, social events and mass events, all of which is opportunity for the new sub-variants of Omicron, B.A.4 and B.A.5 to spread. Scotland reported that one in 18 people had the virus last week with 288,200 people infected.
Some European countries such as Spain are also preparing for a spike in cases and it haven't relaxed all covid restrictions yet. To be considered fully vaccinated if travelling from the UK to Spain, you must have a booster vaccine if it's been over 270 days since your second dose.
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With this in mind, many may be looking to book a booster jab and there are two booster doses available on the NHS;
- A booster for everyone aged 16 and over, and some children aged 12 to 15.
- A spring booster for people aged 75 and over, people who live in a care home for older people, or people aged 12 and over who have a weakened immune system.
The spring booster dose is usually offered around 6 months since your last dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
As the NHS adds: "If you've had a positive Covid-19 test, you need to wait before getting the Covid-19 vaccine. People aged 18 and over, and young people aged 12 to 15 at high risk from Covid-19, need to wait four weeks.
"Young people aged 16 and 17 who are not at high risk from Covid-19 need to wait for 12 weeks. If you or your child have symptoms of Covid-19, but have not had a test, you should wait until your symptoms are better before you get the vaccine. You can talk to a healthcare professional at the vaccination site about this."
If you want to book your booster vaccine, NHS Inform say 'it's not too late' and you can book online by logging into your account here - your username will be on the letter sent to you offering a first covid jab or you can phone the National Vaccination Helpline at 0800 030 8013.
NHS Inform add: "Like some other vaccines, levels of protection may begin to reduce over time. The coronavirus vaccine booster dose will help extend the protection you gained from your first two doses and give you longer-term protection. You can get the booster dose any time at least three months (12 weeks) after your second dose."
For more information visit NHS Inform.
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