People urged to get COVID-19 booster vaccine and flu jab this week

Yesterday (5 December), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged people to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine to top-up their protection this winter as 20 million COVID-19 booster vaccines and third doses have been administered in the UK. 

All those eligible to take up their flu vaccine should do so by 10 December to ensure they have protection in time for Christmas. The vaccine takes 14 days before it provides maximum protection. 

While levels of flu infection are still low, typically levels increase over December, with a peak in January. The UKHSA is calling on people to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine and take up the flu vaccine, along with practicing good hygiene, ventilating rooms, and staying at home if unwell. 

Read the full statement (external link)