Last chance for spring Covid booster jab in Surrey

The NHS in Surrey is reminding those who are eligible to get their spring Covid-19 boosters before the seasonal campaign ends in later this month.

The NHS says uptake in the latest round of boosters has been low, with just 49% of people eligible in Surrey having received their most recent booster jab.

People eligible for the booster are adults aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The booster provides "vital protection against different strains of the Covid-19 virus" and helps to reduce the risk of serious illness and hospital admissions, the NHS says.

Dr Charlotte Canniff, Surrey GP and joint chief medical officer at Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, said: "It is not uncommon to see less people come forward for their booster over the spring and summer months.

"However, Covid-19 is still circulating, and it is important that vulnerable people are protected so that their risk of becoming seriously unwell is reduced."

Appointments are available at pharmacies and GP practices across the county, with walk-in appointments also offered at various locations.

The campaign ends on 17 June.

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