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James Moncur

NHS Tayside urge over 50s to ‘drop-in’ to Covid centres for booster vaccines

NHS Tayside bosses have urged all those over 50 to drop-in to one of the region’s Covid centres for their booster vaccines.

Anyone in an at-risk group - aged 16 or over with a health condition, unpaid carers or anyone in a household with someone who is immunosuppressed - can also now attend for a booster.

The spokesman confirmed this applies to anyone from 12 weeks after their second dose.

Health and social care workers - including care home staff - can also drop in for their flu jabs and, if eligible, COVID boosters, while school staff and prison staff can drop in for flu jabs.

Those aged between 40 to 49 should continue to book their booster appointment at 12 weeks through the national portal or helpline.

People aged 18-39 will be invited to book their boosters in the coming weeks and further information will follow.

Anyone needing a first (age 12+) or second dose (18+) can also attend these sessions.

Those aged either 16 or 17 who need a second dose should book their appointment through the national portal 12 weeks after their first dose.

Further information will follow for second doses for 12-15s in the coming weeks.

More information on the process and a link to book your vaccine slot can be found on the NHS website here.

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