PEOPLE in Oxfordshire aged 65 and over can book their autumn covid booster jab through the national booking system from today.

The NHS covid vaccine service is also offering appointments to carers and pregnant women across the county. Bookings can be made online or over the phone by calling 119.

Meanwhile, people aged 75 and over, the severely immunosuppressed, and frontline health and care workers have been able to book the dose since last Wednesday, with appointments starting from today.

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Steve Russell, NHS director of vaccinations and screening, said: “There is no room for complacency in keeping covid on the backfoot, and this autumn booster will help protect those most at risk.

“From today those aged 65 and over, pregnant women and carers are now able to get their jab. If you are one of those eligible, it is as important as ever to get your next dose, so please do come forward as soon as possible.”

Those eligible for an autumn booster over the comings weeks include over 50s, those with a weakened immune system and housebound people and pregnant women.

Those with weakened immune systems are already able to self-declare and attend walk-ins and health and care workers can also book through national booking services.

From this month, the NHS is also rolling out this year’s flu vaccine, with eligible people able to get their flu and covid jab at the same time depending on local system arrangements.

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This story was written by Anna Colivicchi, she joined the team this year and covers health stories for the Oxfordshire papers. 

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