Vulnerable to get jab 4

FOURTH Covid vaccines are being offered to 400,000 people in England with severely compromised immune systems from today.

This group includes those having treatment for conditions such as cancer or patients with chronic illness, who will be at greater risk if they catch the coronavirus.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said: “Our vaccines are the best line of defence against this virus and it is vital those who are most at risk get their third and fourth doses when eligible, to ensure they have as much protection as possible. The NHS is making it even easier for them to book an appointment, with online bookings now open.”

More than nine in 10 of those who are severely immunosuppressed have had a third Covid vaccination.

The fourth should be given at least three months on from that.

Over-16s are now being fast-tracked and will be able to book their second booster jabs online a month in advance.