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Laura Sharman

UK Covid LIVE: People aged 38 and 39 to be invited for Covid vaccinations in England

People aged 38 to 39 in England can book a vaccination appointment from Thursday

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People aged 38 to 39 in England will be able to book their coronavirus vaccinations from Thursday morning, according to NHS sources.

The vaccine rollout will continue to younger age groups and aims to give all adults at least one dose by the end of July, they told PA news agency.

More details on booking vaccinations are expected later on Wednesday.

People under 40 are being offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

This is due to the link between the AstraZeneca jab and extremely rare blood clots, including some affecting the brain.

As of Tuesday, 35.6 million first doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been given in the UK, with a further 18 million second doses.

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