Where can I get my Covid booster jab near me?

WINTER is upon us and a season of bugs unfortunately awaits.

But there are a number of things we can do to limit our risk, and the risk to others, of catching the germs.

Vaccines are the most important way to protect yourself and those you love.

Flu shots are available now and everyone able to should have had their two Covid jabs.

But in addition to this, some people who are six months on from their last dose of coronavirus vaccine can have a booster.

This is vital to get, as if you are months on from being double jabbed, your protection will be waning.

And as cases are still high and winter means more chances for the bug to spread, you need to make sure you are as shielded as possible from getting seriously ill.

This is to help you, and keep the burden on the NHS down.

Plus, although it doesn't remove all the risk, if you are as protected as possible you have less chance of passing the virus onto others too.

Where can I get my Covid booster?

You can easily get your top up if you are eligible.

Your doctor and/or the NHS will alert you to book in - but you can also do the maths yourself and head to the booking site.

You can have your shot done at your GP or a local vaccine centre.

There are also walk-in centres which now allow you to get a booster - as long as you are eligible - without an appointment.

Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and deputy lead for the NHS covid-19 vaccination programme said: “NHS staff are making it as easy as possible for people to get their top-up vaccination, and from today people can now go online, find their nearest site and go and get their booster without delay.