UK Covid booster jabs policy: what has changed?
by Linda Geddes Science correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5RY5T)
JCVI changes guidance on boosters for people aged 40-49 and second jabs for 16- and 17-year-olds
Until now, Covid booster jabs were only being offered to adults aged 50 and older, and those in at-risk groups. This is now being extended to include all adults aged 40 to 49, with England, Wales and Scotland so far saying they would enact the new policy and Northern Ireland expected to follow suit. This third jab will be given six months or more after the second dose.
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