This year’s spring Covid vaccine booster programme will include a larger number of children who are immunosuppressed, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has confirmed.

08 February 2024

There is a continued need for Covid boosters, according to a Government study, which found they provide significant protection against death but this wanes after six months.

02 January 2024

Dr Geetha Chandrasekaran clinical director, North Halifax PCN, West Yorkshire, shares her thoughts on delivering the Covid booster and flu vaccinations If you are confused when you finish reading this blog don’t worry – I think that sums up the delivery of this autumn booster.

10 October 2023

Limiting autumn Covid boosters to the over-80s, and high-risk over-45s, would have been the most cost-effective option, according to a Government impact assessment.

10 October 2023

Residents in care homes, over-65s and those in a clinical risk group will be eligible for a Covid-19 booster jab this autumn.

08 August 2023

GPs and other providers have been asked to prepare for this year’s spring Covid vaccine booster programme which should begin on 17 April and end on 30 June.

28 February 2023

Covid booster vaccinations should be offered in spring and autumn this year for select groups of patients at high risk, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended.

25 January 2023

Exclusive The number of GPs taking part in the Covid vaccination programme has remained stable despite a drop in funding, Pulse has learned.

08 December 2022

People eligible for a Covid-19 booster jab are being urged to have it as soon as possible to protect themselves before meeting up with family and friends this Christmas.

08 December 2022

A federation of GP practices in Sussex and Surrey has reached a deal to outsource the delivery of mobile Covid boosters.

01 November 2022