NHS to contact millions offering another Covid jab

NHS to contact millions offering another Covid jabFree vaccines will be offered to the most vulnerableCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)07:35, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesVaccines will be given over the coming monthMillions of older and vulnerable people can now book their spring Covid-19 jabs. Officials stressed that previous immunity against the virus “can wane over time” and urged those eligible to book an appointment.‌Tens of thousands of slots a day are now available at GP practices and community pharmacies across England. People aged 75 and over are eligible for the jab, along with older people in care homes and those with weakened immune systems.‌NHS England said these patients will be invited to come forward, but they do not need to wait to book an appointment. Slots can be secured using the NHS app, or by going online, visiting a walk-in site or calling 119.‌View 2 ImagesExperts say your immunity may have fadedCovid-19 spreads year round and can be life-threatening to elderly or vulnerable people. Caroline Temmink, director of vaccination at NHS England, said: “With us all experiencing lighter and warmer days, it can be harder to imagine getting sick from viruses like Covid-19, but they do circulate all year and can be just as dangerous for those who are vulnerable.Article continues below“Previous immunity can wane over time, so we are encouraging all those who are eligible to come forward as soon as possible to get protected. You do not need to wait for an invite to book you’re eligible – just visit the NHS website, use the NHS App or call 119 to get an appointment in your diary.”