COVID IS STILL A THREAT . . . SO DON’T IGNORE NEXT JAB

THE Health Secretary announced plans last week for an autumn booster of the Covid-19 vaccine to increase protection as we go into winter. This will come about six months after the spring boosters, as immunity is likely to be wearing off.

Government vaccine advisers recommend an extra dose for all over-65s, clinically vulnerable people, care-home residents and frontline health and social care workers. If this applies to you, await a text or call from the NHS or your surgery telling you to book in for your jab. Invitations are usually sent out in time for the rollout – so expect it around the end of August, or the beginning of September. You should be able to book in easily via the NHS website.

Although we are pretty much back to normal, Covid is very much still with us and could be deadly to a small but significant number without frequent top-ups. Remember, you need a jab even if you’ve had Covid. An extra boost of protection does no harm. and it is always better to be safe than sorry.