From Monday 17 January, 16 and 17-year-olds can book their Covid-19 booster jab – ensuring they can top-up their immunity this winter and keep themselves and their friends safe.
Around 40,000 teens are eligible for their top-up dose when the booking system opens for them on Monday, with more able to get boosted in the coming weeks as they reach three months since their second jab. Invites will be sent out this week encouraging people in this group to book their appointment through the online booking service, calling 119, or by finding their nearest walk-in site as soon as they can.
In line with JCVI guidance, the NHS cannot vaccinate 16 and 17-year-olds within 12 weeks (84 days) of a positive COVID-19 test. Those aged 16 and 17 and considered at high risk from COVID-19 must wait four weeks (28 days) from the date of a positive COVID-19 test before getting any dose of the vaccine.
Richard Fuller, MP for North East Bedfordshire, said:
Booster jabs are our best defence against Covid-19 and from today, every eligible 16 and 17-year-old will be able to book their vital booster jab online as the fastest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history continues to expand.
