Residents in elderly care homes, people aged 75 and over and those aged over five with a weakened immune system will be eligible for a spring Covid-19 vaccine booster in Scotland. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf confirmed the booster programme following publication of advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
Top-up jags north of the border are expected to start before the end of the month. Mr Yousaf said: “The Scottish Government welcomes the advice from the JCVI that, in order to maximise protection in those most vulnerable to serious illness, an extra Covid-19 booster vaccine should be offered to certain priority groups in spring 2023.
"Prioritising those most at risk has been our approach from the outset. It is expected our spring programme will start in the final week of March with residents in care homes for older adults first to get the additional booster.
