The offer to have a COVID-19 spring booster will end this week after which time it will only be offered to those at increased risk.

People who are eligible for the booster have until Friday 30 June to get boosted. This includes those aged 75 and over, children aged five and over with weakened immune systems and older adult care home residents.

In the South East of England, over 800,000 people will have taken up the offer of a spring booster by the end of the campaign this week, over 70 per cent of all those who are eligible.

Friday 30 June also marks the last chance for people to get their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination if they haven’t already done so.

Caroline Reid, Director of Commissioning and SRO for the Covid vaccination programme for NHS England South East, said “With the NHS’ vaccination campaign winding down for spring, now is the last chance for those eligible to come forward for a booster, or get a first or second dose, as we move to a targeted, seasonal campaign.

“You can either book online or via the NHS App.”

Anyone who believes they are eligible for a vaccine but has not been invited can check online. Alternatively, they can self-declare via the NHS National Booking Service and then speak to a clinician on site.

After 30 June, the NHS offer will become more targeted to those at increased risk and most will have to wait until a future seasonal campaign. For those who develop a new health condition or start treatment that severely weakens their immune system, an exception may be made if a clinician advises them to get vaccinated sooner.