Book your autumn Covid booster shot

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 07:55

The government's announced the Island's Autumn Covid-19 boosters will begin next week.

From October 7, frontline health and social care workers, or those aged over 65 or in a clinical risk group can have the jab.

They'll be given at Noble's Hospital.

The Autumn COVID-19 booster campaign announced by the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisations (JCVI) will begin on the Island in October. The programme will start with vaccinations for adult care home residents and those who are most at risk. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Tq1lCdP5WU
— Manx Care (@ManxCare) September 30, 2024

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