Spring Covid booster campaign to start next month

Thursday, 23 March 2023 07:14

The Island's Spring Covid booster campaign is set to start next month.

Manx Care says the vaccines will be available from April 17 until June 30, following UK recommendations.

The care home and housebound vaccination programme will start on Monday April 3.

Those eligible for the booster are those aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older adults and those over 5 years old who are immunosuppressed.

Letters will be sent out to the relevant people including an appointment time, date and location.

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