How to reserve a booster shot as a third jab open to over 40s and second jab for adolescents

Recall jab reservation slots are now open to people over 40 who had their second jab at least five months ago, and older teens can now reserve their second vaccine.

Anyone over the age of 40 can connect to the NHS vaccine research to reserve their third vaccine, as long as 152 days have passed since their second vaccine.

The date of the recall appointment must be at least six months after their second jab. Those who have tested positive for Covid-19 must wait at least 28 days.

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The third jab reservation slots are also open to anyone over 16 with a health problem or a job that makes them more exposed to Covid-19.

Reservations for the second jab are also now open to 18-year-olds, who can get appointments for eight weeks after their first dose. People aged 16 and 17 can book a second jab from 12 weeks after their first dose, or eight weeks if they are at higher risk of Covid-19.

More than half a million people over the age of 40 are eligible for their booster, according to NHS England, with a total of 200,000 teens expected to book their second jab.

Eligible people can choose to log in on the booking portal now or wait for an invitation.

How to book a jab booster

People over 40 or over 16 with health problems or a job that make them more vulnerable to Covid-19 can seek reminder appointments by the NHS here.

To be eligible, their second jab must have taken place at least five months ago and their third nomination six months after the date of their second jab.

Those who test positive for Covid-19 must wait 28 days after the date of the positive test or the date they developed symptoms.

How teens can reserve a second coronavirus vaccine

People 18 years of age or older can reserve a second dose, starting eight weeks after receiving their first dose.

People over 16 or 17 years of age who reserve a second dose can reserve it from 12 weeks after receiving their first dose. People aged 12 to 17 and at higher risk of Covid-19 can reserve a second dose from eight weeks after their first jab.

To manage here to book a second vaccine.

The vaccines have saved “countless lives and helped restore our freedoms,” England Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said and warned that “protection will wane over time after the two first doses of a primary course – this is especially the case in the elderly and those with risky conditions ”.

The decline in vaccine protection begins to show in the 40-49 age group, said Professor Van-Tam.

More than 14 million boosters and third doses had been given in the UK on Friday, the government said, with more than one million refill jabs recorded since Tuesday.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who received his booster last week, said: “Getting your Covid-19 booster vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter and will help reduce the pressure on the NHS.

“As the government continues to monitor a wide range of data to ensure the country remains protected, we have unfortunately seen an increase in cases in parts of Europe.

“The most important thing we can do to stop a similar increase in this country is to get the vaccine – so please get the vaccine as soon as you can so that we can keep the virus at bay.”

Professor Stephen Powis, National Medical Director for the NHS, said: ‘I have had my booster and I urge everyone to get the vaccine, whether it is the first, second or second dose. dose as soon as possible, providing them and their loved ones with vital protection. during the winter and the holiday season.

Vaccine Minister Maggie Throup said people must make an effort to “protect the gains we have made from our immunization program this winter,” by coming forward for boosters when they are eligible.

Dr Emily Lawson, NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Program Manager, said: ‘As the holiday season approaches and what we know to be a difficult winter, I encourage all eligible and invited to accept the offer. a life-saving booster as soon as possible to protect yourself and those around you.

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