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Yahoo
20-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Islanders reminded to get coronavirus booster jab
Islanders who are eligible for a booster vaccine against coronavirus have less than two weeks to have one, the Jersey government said. A spokesperson said the jab was free and available at GP surgeries until Monday 30 June. People must book an appointment through their surgery beforehand, and islanders eligible include, those aged 75 and over, those aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed, and residents in care homes for older people. Bryony Perchard, from Jersey's Primary Care Body, said: "Vaccination not only reduces the chances of the getting ill but also makes any infection less unpleasant." "It's important that the eligible Islanders take up the offer before the end of June as they are at a higher risk of developing serious illness and being hospitalised. "Coronavirus is not a seasonal illness so can affect anyone at any time." she said. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Eligible islanders urged to get Covid booster jab Covid and flu pop-up clinics to be held in Jersey Jersey Primary Care Body
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Jersey residents reminded to get coronavirus booster jab
Islanders who are eligible for a booster vaccine against coronavirus have less than two weeks to have one, the Jersey government said.A spokesperson said the jab was free and available at GP surgeries until Monday 30 must book an appointment through their surgery beforehand, and islanders eligible include, those aged 75 and over, those aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed, and residents in care homes for older Perchard, from Jersey's Primary Care Body, said: "Vaccination not only reduces the chances of the getting ill but also makes any infection less unpleasant." "It's important that the eligible Islanders take up the offer before the end of June as they are at a higher risk of developing serious illness and being hospitalised."Coronavirus is not a seasonal illness so can affect anyone at any time." she said.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Eligible people in Jersey urged to get Covid booster jab
Eligible islanders have been urged to get a free Covid-19 jab as part of a spring booster scheme in Government of Jersey said vaccinations for the virus would be available at GP surgeries from Tuesday until the end of said anyone aged 75 or over, people aged six months or over who have weakened immune systems, or older people living in a care home could get a in any of the eligible categories should contact their local GP surgery to make an appointment for a booster jab, officials said. Fading defences Primary care representative Bryony Perchard said most people with the virus only suffer a mild illness but she warned people considered high risk could still end up in hospital."Vaccination not only reduces the chances of the getting ill but also makes any infection less unpleasant," she said."I urge all those who are eligible to not let their defences against Covid-19 fade by booking an appointment with their doctor."The government said more information about the booster programme could be found on its website.
