Pharmacy chain Well Pharmacy, is urging people not to ignore their Covid-19 booster vaccine reminders, as concerns that people may have ‘covid fatigue’ or believe the virus has simply ‘gone away’ surface. The next phase of Covid-19 booster vaccination is now available and community pharmacies will play an integral role in ensuring those who are eligible for a booster get one.
Well Pharmacy Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist, George Sandhu. said: “People should be offered an appointment for their autumn booster between September and December. If you are eligible for a flu vaccine, you may be able to have them both administered at the same time – if not please do go ahead anyway, you can catch up with the other vaccine later.
“It is important to get your booster appointment booked in as soon as offered it. Although we are now all living with Covid-19, the very best form of protection is to ensure your vaccinations are up to date. As the weather changes and we enter flu season, many of us will be indoors more. We know it is in these settings that Covid-19 and other viruses tend to thrive, therefore we must ensure we do all we can to stay on top of coronavirus. For many people, life has returned to normal, but we must not forget that covid-19 is still out there and can impact people differently. The very best prevention is vaccination, and boosters play a huge part in our Covid-19 fightback.”
