Spring booster offered to elderly and vulnerable as PM warns Brits will need fourth jab
A fifth of us could have covid right now Booster jabs will be offered to around 600,000 people in England this week – because apparently, we’re “going to need it”. Over 75s, care home residents and the most vulnerable people over the age of 12 will be offered the fourth shot as part of the […]
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Booster jabs offered to 16 and 17-year-olds from today
Previously, only clinically vulnerable 16 and 17-year-olds were recommended to get booster jabs Teenagers aged 16 and 17-years-old will now be able to book their booster jabs, it has been announced. This age group have been eligible for vaccines since August, with more than 600,000 in England having had their second jab. But around 40,000 […]
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Boris Johnson covid announcement expected after today’s ‘D-Day’ meeting
UPDATE: Fresh reports are suggesting that no announcement will be made as a direct result of today’s meeting An announcement from Boris Johnson is expected soon as he holds a ‘crunch’ meeting today to review the nation’s covid data to assess whether he will plunge the UK back into restrictions ahead of the New Year. […]
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Getting booster jab follows ‘teaching of Jesus Christ’, says Boris Johnson
Sure this won’t p*** anyone off at all As we edge ever closer to Christmas Day, Boris Johnson has invoked Jesus Christ as inspiration for why people should get booster jabs as they look to mix with family households once again. In the official Christmas message from No. 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister spoke […]
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Britain to consider fourth vaccination as Israel and Germany roll out second booster
A fourth vaccination could be given approval as early as the new year Britain is considering the rollout of a fourth vaccination against Covid-19 after both Israel and Germany approved a second round of boosters for their populations. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) will examine evidence on the amount of immunity three […]
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Why do Covid boosters work if two vaccine doses don’t?
Omicron is spreading, the booster campaign is important – here’s why As Covid-19 cases continue to increase across Europe and the rest of the world and the highly-transmissible Omicron variant is beginning to set down roots in the UK, the already planned Covid booster campaign is more important than ever. Whether it’s those who are […]
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