Covid, Flu, and RSV Vaccinations: Protecting Against the Tripledemic
Monday, 23 September 2024, 04:08
Vaccination Availability for Covid, Flu, and RSV
The NHS has opened bookings for Covid, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines today, encouraging millions to safeguard their health against a potential 'tripledemic' affecting the healthcare system.
Who Can Get Vaccinated?
According to NHS guidelines, the following groups are eligible for the free vaccines:
- Those aged 65 years and over
- Adults aged 18 to under 65 years in clinical risk groups
- Children aged 6 months to 18 years in clinical risk groups
- Residents of long-stay residential care homes
- Carers of the elderly or disabled
- Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
- Frontline social care workers
Covid and RSV Vaccine Eligibility
Eligibility for an autumn Covid booster includes:
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- All adults aged 65 and over
- Individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in clinical risk groups
- Children aged 2 or 3 years by August 31, 2024
The RSV vaccine is recommended for:
- Pregnant women from 28 weeks of pregnancy
- Adults aged 75 to 79
Key health officials stress the importance of these immunizations, especially for vulnerable populations.
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