Islanders reminded to get coronavirus booster jab

Islanders who are eligible for a booster vaccine against coronavirus have less than two weeks to have one, the Jersey government said.

A spokesperson said the jab was free and available at GP surgeries until Monday 30 June.

People must book an appointment through their surgery beforehand, and islanders eligible include, those aged 75 and over, those aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed, and residents in care homes for older people.

Bryony Perchard, from Jersey's Primary Care Body, said: "Vaccination not only reduces the chances of the getting ill but also makes any infection less unpleasant."

"It's important that the eligible Islanders take up the offer before the end of June as they are at a higher risk of developing serious illness and being hospitalised.

"Coronavirus is not a seasonal illness so can affect anyone at any time." she said.

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