Free Covid boosters and flu jabs to be axed for 12 million Britons this winter

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) issued its NHS steerage on Tuesday 8 August.

Similar recommendation has additionally been revealed for flu pictures, which means 12 million folks will now not be eligible for the free vaccines.

Before the pandemic struck, flu jabs had been supplied to wholesome adults over the age of 65, in addition to to youngsters and youthful adults with underlying well being issues.

However, Covid noticed the rollout prolonged to these aged 50 to 64 in step with these eligible for Covid boosters.

The change within the steerage follows stories the NHS will delay vaccine rollout till October to be able to maximise safety for over-65s and others who’re eligible.

The JCVI defined that jabs must be administered by early December to optimise winter safety.

NHS England is now anticipated to substantiate its vaccine technique within the coming days.

But the hope is that just about halving the quantity of people that can get their boosters and flu jabs will allow a a lot quicker rollout.