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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
David Unyime Nkanta

Who's Actually Eligible for a COVID Jab Right Now—and Why Are Pharmacies Saying No?

Thousands of people across the UK have been turned away from pharmacies after booking COVID-19 vaccination appointments, only to learn they're no longer eligible under the NHS's revised autumn booster criteria.

The confusion has triggered public frustration and placed community pharmacies under strain, exposing communication gaps between NHS England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and the National Booking System (NBS).

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