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The NHS in England has started its winter Covid-19 booster jab program earlier than planned due to the emergence of the BA.2.86 variant, which has a high number of mutations and has been circulating in the UK. Eligible adults, including over-65s, pregnant women, and those with underlying health conditions, can book their booster vaccinations through the NHS website, app, or by calling 119.
Health officials worldwide are planning to roll out booster jabs in the coming months to address waning immunity against SARS-CoV-2. However, the approach to booster campaigns is changing, with some countries restricting access to high-risk individuals and vulnerable populations. The protection provided by previous infection or vaccination, combined with low hospitalization and infection rates, has prompted officials to rethink who should receive boosters. Some countries argue for broad vaccination campaigns to protect vulnerable people, while others advocate for boosters to be administered to specific age groups. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends routine boosters for high-risk groups but does not endorse routine boosters for healthy adults under 60 or healthy children. The uptake of boosters has decreased, leading officials to consider how to maximize the impact of COVID-19 boosters while managing limited resources.