{"id":539066,"date":"2026-04-19T08:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T08:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/539066\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T08:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T08:05:16","slug":"nhs-issues-covid-jab-warning-over-waning-immunity-how-to-get-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/539066\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS issues Covid jab warning over \u2018waning immunity\u2019 \u2013 how to get yours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Millions of older and vulnerable people in England can now book their spring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/inquiry-government-covid-inquiry-action-b2958905.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Covid-19 jabs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Covid-19 jabs&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Covid-19 jabs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Officials stress that previous immunity \u201ccan wane over time\u201d, urging eligible individuals to book an appointment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tens of thousands of daily slots are available at GP practices and community pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The programme is open to those aged 75 and over, older people in care homes, and individuals with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/nhs-england\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NHS England;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NHS England&quot;}\" class=\"link \">NHS England<\/a> said these patients will be invited to come forward, but they do not need to wait to book an appointment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Slots can be secured using the NHS app or going online, as well as visiting a walk-in site or calling 119.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/lack-trust-government-triggered-vaccine-140445891.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Covid-19 spreads year-round;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Covid-19 spreads year-round&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Covid-19 spreads year-round<\/a> and can be life-threatening to elderly or vulnerable people.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Officials stress that previous immunity against the virus \u2018can wane over time\u2019 (PA)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/624a3eb6a1c3f8bcc72a28f5e639792f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Officials stress that previous immunity against the virus \u2018can wane over time\u2019 (PA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Caroline Temmink, director of vaccination at NHS England, said: \u201cWith us all experiencing lighter and warmer days, it can be harder to imagine getting sick from viruses like Covid-19, but they do circulate all year and can be just as dangerous for those who are vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cPrevious immunity can wane over time, so we are encouraging all those who are eligible to come forward as soon as possible to get protected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYou do not need to wait for an invite to book. Just visit the NHS website, use the NHS App or call 119 to get an appointment in your diary.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Millions of older and vulnerable people in England can now book their spring Covid-19 jabs. 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