Booster time: those eligible can book vaccine appointments online or find their nearest walk-in centre
Doctors are reminding eligible people to get their Covid-19 spring booster vaccine before June 17.
Teams from NHS London are working to make the vaccine available to as many people as possible, to provide vital protection against different strains of the covid virus and reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation.
There are around 300,000 booking slots available via the national booking service.
Dr Chris Streather, the medical director for the NHS in London, said: “Covid-19 continues to be dangerous for those most at risk, particularly older people and those with weakened immune systems, so we are encouraging all those who are eligible to come forward and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
“NHS staff will continue to organise visits to care homes for older people and eligible housebound patients, with the latest data showing uptake among older adults in care homes is now at 50%.
“You do not need to wait until you are invited and can visit the NHS website, use the NHS App or call 119 to book an appointment.”
Signing up for NHS vaccination appointments can be done quickly and conveniently from home. If you are eligible, book your vaccinations now either via the national booking service or by calling 119.
Appointments are available at GP practices and pharmacies until Tuesday June 17. Full details of available walk-in appointments are also available on the NHS walk-in finder.
Eligible people include adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed.
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