The NHS will begin the next phase of its Covid vaccine programme from today (September 5) which it claims is the 'largest and fastest vaccine drive in health service history".
Around 1.6 million care home residents and people who are housebound will begin to be offered the next generation of Covid booster vaccine. Then, from September 12, the NHS will invite those who are most susceptible to serious illness from Covid infection and those aged over 75 to book an appointment to receive the booster vaccine.
Similar to previous vaccine programs, the oldest and most vulnerable will be called first to receive the vaccine by either booking online or by dialling 119 for as long as it has been three months since their last dose. The NHS will also continue to advise vaccine sites to allow immunosuppressed patients to self-declare and attend walk-ins.
