Covid Booster Vaccination

[calda49]

Asking on behalf of OH, he originally got a letter off NHS telling him to go online to organise his jabs, which he did and ending up going to a hotel that had used a function room and all was fine. My question is: Does he wait for another letter off NHS to organise a booster jab, or is he meant to organise it himself? Just to add, it has been six months since his second jab. Mine was done through doctors surgery and I was contacted by phone, (he has a different doctor surgery).

[bobbinwales]

Just go on govuk site and try to book. It'll let you book or tell you if too early

[Mamyalynne]

Ideally he should wait to be contacted, but I suppose if you're sure he's waited the correct time he could try to book.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/book-or-manage-a-booster-dose-of-the-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine/

[davebro]

I got a text msg for mine - alternative original vac centre or local GP. Had it local on Saturday.

[Bobbisox1]

Calda it has to be 6 months and one week since having your second jab

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-booster-vaccine/

[calda49]

Thank you all for the prompt and helpful replies, it has put both our minds at rest. He was beginning to get antsy as he has cancer.

[ladybirder]

First sorry to a;l those who are sick of seeing me type this again.
Calda it has been nearly a years since my 2nd jab and I am classed as extremely vulnerable but have not been contacted for my booster. I went on 911, only one centre without the facilities I need, so I went on my local Council website and loads much nearer to choose from and I just clicked and booked mine on there. Try your local Council is my advice.

[sanmac]

I was pleasantly surprised on Sunday to get a call form the district vaccination centre to say that I was eligible for a third covid shot and that they had booked me for 2pm on Wednesday.

[ladybirder]

Sanmac I'd love to know how I was missed. I was in the very first group, had 1st on 11/12/20, 2nd on 04/01/21.

[jno]

keep typing it, ladybirder, it's important information

[sanmac]

I guess I should add that I live in Ontario and we obviously have a different system here. It seems that my GP had called the centre and told them to make an appointment for me.

[ladybirder]

Thanks jno. I don't know if every local Council has the same info but it's worth a try.
Sorry sanmac, forgot you're in Canada.

[Peter Pedant]

my GP doesnt do boosters
and told me to book on line
which I did
woorked well

[calda49]

Thank you again everybody. It must be s--ds law but he got a text this morning telling him to contact doctor to book his booster jab. Now done, and it is booked for Tuesday. Both our minds are at rest!

[Mamyalynne]

Good news.