Anyone in England who is aged 42 and above can book their coronavirus vaccine.
Yesterday the government announced that anyone aged 44 could book their jab, but today they have dropped it further to 42.
That means you can now access the NHS England site to book a time and date to have your first covid 19 vaccine.
The NHS England website said "You can only use this service if any of the following apply:
- you're aged 42 or over
- you'll turn 42 before 1 July 2021
- you're at high risk from COVID-19 (clinically extremely vulnerable)
- you have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
- you have a learning disability
- you're an eligible frontline health or social care worker
- you get a Carer's Allowance, get support following an assessment by your local authority or your GP record shows you're a carer
If you're an eligible unpaid carer but you cannot book an appointment, speak to your GP surgery."
The news comes as a TV advert is launched to encourage under-50s to get vaccinated.
The TV advert promoting the Covid-19 vaccine - featuring the slogan "every vaccination gives us hope" - is predominantly aimed at people aged under 50 who are being invited for their first dose, the Department of Health and Social Care said.
Showing scenes from vaccination centres across the country, it also aims to encourage over-50s to ensure they receive their second jab for the best possible protection.
It will be accompanied by a poster campaign highlighting how the Covid-19 jab helps to reduce infections, hospital admissions and deaths.
The advert urges people to "join the millions already vaccinated" and reminds them "you need two doses for maximum protection"
It people arriving at vaccination centres and getting the jab across the UK - to the accompaniment of a cover version of Dinah Washington's What a Difference a Day Makes recorded by songwriter and artist Shells.
