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<p>The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI) interim advice is
that COVID-19 booster vaccinations should first be offered to the most vulnerable.
The JCVI advises a two stage approach, with individuals in stage one offered a booster
vaccine and flu vaccine, as soon as possible from September. Individuals in stage
two would be offered a booster vaccine as soon as practicable after stage one, with
equal emphasis on deployment of the flu vaccine where eligible. The JCVI suggests
those aged 16 to 49 years old who are in an influenza or COVID-19 at risk group, including
some patients with chronic respiratory disease and asthma are currently included in
stage two.</p><p>Final decisions on the timing and scope and cohort eligibility, booster programme
will be confirmed once the JCVI has provided their final advice.</p>
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