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Covid Boosters To Be Rolled Out In Sussex Next Month

Vulnerable people and those over the age of 75 will be invited to get their covid booster jab from September 12.

The NHS in Sussex will kickstart the autumn booster rollout by vaccinating care home residents and people who are housebound during the first two weeks of September.

The National Booking Service will also open during that time, ahead of the wider rollout to start on the 12th for those most susceptible to serious illness from COVID-19 and those aged 75 and over.

As with previous campaigns, the oldest and most vulnerable will be called forward first, with people able to book in online or through 119 for as long as it has been three months since their last dose.

The autumn booster campaign is among a package of NHS measures to prepare for winter, including ramping up bed capacity and increasing the number of 999 and NHS 111 staff to deal with any additional pressure.

A spokesperson for NHS Sussex said:

“It is vital that those most susceptible to serious illness from these viruses come forward for the latest jab in order to protect themselves when contacted.

“We will contact people when it is their turn to book in for the vaccine – there is no need for you to contact the NHS about your autumn booster.

“Please book in as quickly as possible when invited to give yourself protection this winter.”

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