When can I book my Covid-19 booster vaccine?

All UK adults to be offered a third booster vaccine in a bid to stop the spread of Omicron

A pop-up vaccination service in Newcastle
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The UK government believes there is no need for further lockdowns thanks to the success of the vaccine booster programme but some experts are questioning whether the new roll-out is counter-productive.

Data has shown that a third jab takes protection against infection from about 50% to more than 90%, said The Times. Ministers are therefore optimistic that boosters will allow Britain to avoid the return of lockdowns that are being imposed across Europe.

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