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Dual-variant Covid vaccine approved for UK booster programme

Moderna jab designed to target original variant and Omicron has been given go-ahead by UK regulator

The Guardian - UK

'Next generation' Covid vaccine that targets Omicron to be rolled out in Autumn

The groundbreaking Moderna jabs, which target both the Omicron variant and the original strain of the killer virus, will be rolled out in a bid to avoid a winter NHS nightmare

Daily Mirror

Polio vaccine boosters offered to London children – an expert explains what's going on

In June, the UK Health Security Agency reported that poliovirus had been detected in sewage in north and east London between February and May 2022.

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Who will be offered a Covid booster jab in the UK in autumn and winter 2022?

Coronavirus booster jabs will not be routinely offered to all adults, under the JCVI's advice, but those at a higher risk will be offered them

Chronicle Live

Millions of children to be vaccinated against polio after virus detected in sewers

ALMOST one million children aged one to nine across London are to be offered a polio vaccine to try to prevent the spread of the virus.

The National (Scotland)

Health Minister welcomes plan to offer Covid booster vaccine to everyone over 50

The new advice is aimed at boosting protection ahead of possible further waves of the virus

Belfast Live

Covid-19 booster vaccine offered to those at highest risk in Scotland

It comes as COVID-19 infections in the UK jumped by nearly 800,000 in a week - with the virus currently most prevalent in Scotland

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Covid booster jab to be offered to all over-50s this autumn with infections nearing record levels

All over 50s will be offered a Covid booster jab this autumn in a move to head off a wave of respiratory illnesses this summer.

Evening Standard

Over-50s in England to be offered Covid booster and flu jab in autumn

JCVI broadens Covid booster offer amid spread of BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants in UK

The Guardian - UK

All over-50s to be offered Covid booster and flu vaccine from September

Vaccine watchdog expands autumn booster programme due to uncertainty posed by Omicron sub-variants

The Independent UK

Over-50s could get Covid booster jabs in autumn but expect warns it's too late to halt current surge

A decision to roll out boosters to over 50s is expected to be made in the next few weeks but the move could be too late to protect against the current Covid surge

Chronicle Live

What’s the UK’s booster policy ahead of a feared autumn Covid wave?

Tweaked vaccines to tackle Omicron are in trials as JCVI finalises advice for vulnerable groups

The Guardian - UK

Covid: Calls for UK booster jabs by autumn as cases continue to rise

UK may face significant flu epidemic alongside Covid, vaccines expert warns

The Independent UK

Expert on why you need your covid booster jab now to keep safe this winter

One in five people eligible for their spring booster are yet to have it

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh expert says Scotland experiencing new Covid wave as Omicron cases increase

Professor Linda Bauld, from Edinburgh University, was speaking as the latest figures showed the number of Scots believed to have Covid increased to one in 30 last week - up from one in 40 the previous week

Daily Record

Scotland experiencing another Covid wave 'caused by two Omicron variants'

Professor Linda Bauld says Covid boosters may be extended to a wider range of groups in autumn.

Daily Record

Scotland hit by Covid wave as cases of two Omicron variants increase

Latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed that around one in 40 people in Scotland had Covid-19, up from one in 50 the previous week.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland experiencing another Covid wave as one in 30 have virus, expert warns

SCOTLAND is experiencing another wave of Covid-19 infections as cases of two Omicron variants increase, a public health expert has said.

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Glasgow Live

Scotland experiencing 'another wave of Covid-19 infections' says public health expert

Professor Linda Bauld said the Omicron sub-lineages BA.4 and BA.5. are part of the reason for the increase in cases and a "small but not significant" rise in the number of people in hospital.

Wales Online

Most people 'unlikely' to get another Covid jab this year

The Welsh Government is expecting there to be an annual rollout of Covid jabs but not everyone may be on the list

Wales Online

Thousands of people incorrectly offered Covid booster vaccines by Welsh Government

The total includes people who have already had the vaccine and some who have been offered it

Manchester Evening News

The people eligible for the autumn Covid booster jab

The JVCI has advised that an autumn booster programme is rolled out to protect the UK's most at-risk groups

Daily Record

Autumn Covid booster vaccine to be rolled out in Scotland - check if you're eligible

Experts came to the decision amid ‘uncertainties’ over any further waves of the virus in the UK in the year ahead.

Chronicle Live

Who will be eligible to receive new Covid booster jabs ahead of rollout

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has given the government interim advice on prioritising autumn booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine

Wales Online

Who will get new Covid booster jabs in autumn 2022 as new advice issued

"Interim advice" has been given so the NHS can start planning for the winter

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