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The Prime Minister has announced a huge ramping up of the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to protect us all from the Omicron variant.
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The latest data suggests Omicron is extremely transmissible so book your booster now. Everyone aged over 18 will be offered a booster vaccine by the end of December.
The Omicron COVID-19 variant is spreading fast and therefore, if Omicron is left unchecked the NHS is at risk of being quickly overwhelmed.
● A booster jab gives over 70% protection from the new variant.
● Prime Minister’s announcement (12 December 2021).
Published 15 December 2021
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