Booster vaccine extended to those aged 40 and over

Wed, 17 Nov 2021

The COVID booster vaccine rollout is being extended to include those aged 40 and over on the Isle of Man.

The Island is to follow the latest advice from the Joint Commission on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in offering a booster dose to this age group, approximately 6,000 more residents. The move comes as nearly 13,000 residents have come forward to receive their additional dose since the start of the booster rollout in early October.

Evidence from trials shows that protection provided by the first and second doses against symptomatic disease, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19 declines over time, especially among older and at-risk individuals.

A booster vaccine is being offered to adults aged 40 and over to increase their protection ahead of the winter months, with data from the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showing that a booster increases protection back to over 90% against symptomatic COVID-19.

Invites are in the process of being sent out to all eligible cohorts who have reached the six months mark following their second dose.

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