Spring booster vaccine programme is on track
The NHS in the South East has vaccinated more than half of its eligible population for the spring booster vaccination.
More than half a million (533,683) of the most vulnerable to Covid have received their spring booster across the region in just six weeks of the latest phase of the NHS Covid vaccination programme being rolled out.
The NHS says that the rapid rollout means the vaccination programme has protected over half of those who are eligible in the South East, including people aged 75 and over, older adult care home residents and those who are immunosuppressed.
In total, around 974,185 people across the South East are eligible for this dose, in line with JCVI guidance.
Local NHS teams have already contacted care homes in their area, similar to previous rollouts, and arranged spring boosters for people who are eligible.
The NHS is encouraging those aged 75 and over and anyone who is immunosuppressed to come forward as soon as they are eligible.
Caroline Reid, who the covid vaccination programme lead for the NHS in the south east of England, said, “The NHS is continuing to invite thousands of people every single week and I’d encourage everyone offered the dose to take it up – it has always been, and remains, our best defence against Covid.
"Please come forward as soon as you’re eligible to protect yourself.”
People aged 75 and over, older adult care home residents and those who are immunosuppressed have been able to get their spring booster since March 21. Jabs can be booked online, or call 119.