Minister Caulfield statement on COVID-19 spring vaccine programme

8 Feb 2024 12:27 PM

People at greatest risk of serious illness from COVID-19 are eligible for a vaccine.

Following the announcement by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation on the COVID-19 autumn booster programme, Health Minister Maria Caulfield, yesterday said:

We have accepted the official advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation to offer a COVID spring vaccine to those most at risk of serious illness.

It is important the most vulnerable groups are offered a vaccine through the NHS programme to strengthen their immunity to protect themselves and reduce pressure on the NHS.