Over 65s In East Sussex Invited To Book Autumn Covid Booster

Wednesday, 14 September 2022 06:00

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

People aged 65 and over in East Sussex will be able to book their autumn COVID booster through the national booking system from today (Wednesday).

The NHS Covid vaccine service is also now offering appointments to carers and pregnant women, with bookings available online or over the phone by calling 119.

People aged 75 and over, the severely immunosuppressed, and frontline health and care workers have been able to book their latest booster dose since last Wednesday — with appointments starting from today.

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

Chief Primary Care Officer Amy Galea said:

“There is no room for complacency in keeping Covid-19 on the backfoot, and this autumn booster will help protect those most at risk.

"From today those aged 65 and over, pregnant women and carers are now able to get their jab.

"If you are one of those eligible, it is as important as ever to get your next dose, so please do come forward as soon as possible.”

Those eligible for an autumn booster over the comings weeks, include over 50s, those with a weakened immune system and housebound people and pregnant women, in line with guidance set out by the JCVI.

From this month, NHS Sussex is also rolling out this year’s flu vaccine, with eligible people able to get their flu and COVID jab at the same time depending on local system arrangements.

Those who are eligible can book their Autumn COVID booster at one of the following vaccination sites in East Sussex: