From today, those aged 65 and over are able to book their autumn Covid booster through the national booking system.

This means five million more people are now able to book.

Carers and pregnant people are also now able to book.

Bookings can be made online or over the phone.

Those aged 75 and over, the severely immunosuppressed and frontline health and care workers have been able to book since last Wednesday. These appointments start today.

Around 26 million people in England will be eligible for the autumn booster.

NHS director of vaccinations and screening Steve Russell 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.”

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