Easy-read guide to the COVID-19 booster vaccination
The information below is to give you information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccination.
What is coronavirus?
It is really important to keep ourselves and others safe from coronavirus. One way we can keep ourselves safer and healthier this winter is by having our coronavirus and flu booster vaccines to help stop us getting very poorly.
The people who will be offered it are:
Why is the booster vaccine important?
The protection from the coronavirus vaccines doesn’t last forever in our body, so it is important to get your booster vaccine to help keep you safe for longer.
When should you have a booster vaccines?
You can arrange to have your booster vaccines now. Please speak to your support workers for more information on how to make the appointment.
The booster vaccine will help to keep you safe.
Your doctor might suggest that you get your flu vaccine at the same time as your Coronavirus booster vaccine. This is safe to do.
Read more about the coronavirus vaccine, some things you might feel after your booster vaccine, who to call if you feel unwell and much more important information to help guide you as to why you need to get your coronavirus booster vaccine and your flu jab.