Wiltshire's public health boss urges residents to take Covid booster jab
The coronavirus booking system has been extended
Last updated 9th Dec 2021
Wiltshire's director of public health has urged people to get a booster jab when it's offered.
Kate Blackburn has explained how safe the Covid-19 vaccinations and says we shouldn't worry if we are offered a different type.
Mrs Blackburn also explained in a Twitter video, why it’s important to boost your immunity when you become eligible for your booster jab.
“What I would like to stress is; all vaccines have gone through a very long, very thorough safety and testing regime.”
“And it’s perfectly safe for you to have a booster jab that’s a different type than you may have had from your first and second dose.
“If you had AstraZeneca as your first and second dose vaccine there is no risk in terms of you having a Pfizer or Moderna Booster.
“The important thing is to get that booster when you’re asked to come forward because it really will help to increase your immunity and protect yourself and all of those people around you in the community.”
On Wednesday the coronavirus vaccine booking system was extended.
People aged 40 and over can now book their booster jab three months after receiving their second dose instead of six months.
The system's also allowing people to book their third dose one month in advance.
So far in Wiltshire more than 181,518 people have had a booster or third dose.