As part of the “national mission,” the elderly and disadvantaged groups are urged to undergo enhanced Covid-19 injections to help avoid reinstatement of coronavirus restrictions during Christmas.
So far, nearly 10 million people in the UK have received supplemental injections, but among people over 80 and 50 years old, approximately 30% and 40% U.K The Ministry of Health and Social Care stated that it has not yet been vaccinated.
Next week, another 3 million people in England will be invited to receive the coronavirus booster injection.
people People over 50 years old and most likely to be infected with Covid-19 are eligible for booster injections six months after the second injection.
Sanitation Committee Sajid Javid Said young relatives should urge eligible parents and grandparents to accept the booster vaccine and flu vaccine proposal.
He said that if “we all unite and play our part,” then the country can “avoid restoring restrictions and enjoy Christmas.”
Mr. Javid said: “Nearly 10 million people in the UK have received the Covid-19 booster and the third injection. This is an extraordinary achievement in less than two months.”
“As we approach this milestone, I want to thank those who have stepped forward and urged everyone across the country to be vaccinated, protected and promoted.
“We know that immunity begins to weaken after six months, especially for the elderly and vulnerable groups. The strengthening of vaccines will supplement their protection to ensure people’s safety in winter.
“I strongly urge all those who are eligible for the Covid-19 booster vaccine or flu vaccine to accept the offer as soon as possible.
“For those who are not eligible, please help your parents, grandparents or vulnerable relatives to get vaccinated, which can save their lives.
“If you have not received the first and second vaccines, it is not too late. National Health Service Will always be there to welcome you with open arms.
“This is indeed a national mission.
“If we work together and do our part, we will be able to survive this challenging winter, avoid recovery restrictions, and enjoy Christmas.”
NHS England will start inviting those who received the second dose more than five months ago, which means they can get the vaccine as soon as six months after the last vaccination.
Government guidelines state that people who are 50 years of age and older or who are 16 years of age and older are at a high risk of contracting Covid-19 and those who received the second dose six months ago are eligible for the booster.
NHS England stated that as of Saturday, of the 12 million people it had invited, 8 million had been vaccinated.
By next week, since the start of the NHS booster program, 16 million booster invitations will be sent.
Dr. Nikki Kanani, Deputy Head of the NHS Vaccination Program in the United Kingdom, said: “Thanks to the hard work and uninterrupted efforts of NHS staff, the NHS Covid-19 vaccination program has now vaccinated more than 8 million people to ensure they are protected. Before winter.
“The NHS has invited millions of people who are eligible for booster vaccination. If you want, you can make an appointment through hundreds of walk-in websites or online. Vaccination is quick and easy. I have already received booster vaccination. I would like to encourage Any qualified person will stand up as soon as possible to protect you and your loved ones.”
The text invitation will come from NHSvaccine and will contain a link to the NHS website so that any qualified person can make an appointment on a convenient website nearby.
Those who have not received the invitation can make an appointment on the NHS website or dial 119.
Eligible people can also participate in the local walk-in site without an appointment, and can find the walk-in site closest to them through the online site finder.
Since Margaret Keenan received his first injection outside of a clinical trial in Coventry in December 2020, more than 88 million vaccines have been delivered, and nine out of ten adults received the first dose.
