Guy Opperman MP news: Local MP encourages over 75s to take up Spring booster jab
Hexham MP, Guy Opperman has encouraged local people to take up the Spring booster jab.
People aged 75 and over and those who are immunosuppressed are able to book their jab.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised a spring jab should be offered to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 as a precautionary measure.
NHS health chiefs are expecting high uptake of spring boosters amongst people aged 75 and over after 4.5 million of them got their top up jab over autumn and winter.
So far, the UK’s vaccine rollout is biggest and most successful vaccination drive in health history.
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Guy Opperman MP said:
‘’I’ve had my fourth jab, as I am immunocompromised. I am incredibly proud of our local NHS who have achieved very high vaccination rates across Tynedale and Ponteland.
The Spring booster programme will ensure that those who are the most vulnerable in our community receive the maximum protection from the virus.
Please come forward for your booster vaccine, it will help protect yourself and your loved ones.’’