When can over 35s get Covid vaccine?
OVER 20million Brits have now had both Covid jabs marking a huge milestone in UK's vaccination programme.
It comes as Matt Hancock confirmed on Sunday, May 16, 2021, that everyone over the age of 35 will be invited to get their vaccination in the coming days.
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When can over 35s get Covid vaccine?
The Health Secretary confirmed that jabs will become available to the latest age group – as the super-infectious Indian mutation takes hold in the UK.
He told BBC's Andrew Marr: "This coming week we will be opening up vaccinations to everyone 35 and over across the country.
"It isn't just about accelerating the programme in Bolton.
"It's about going as fast as we can nationwide.
"The main message for everyone is to get vaccinated – if you're in an eligible group, come forward," he said.
"In Bolton, we have seen number of people in hospital with the variant.
"The vast majority have been eligible for the jab but not taken it.
"If you're eligible, please come forward – we know the jab protects you."
News that the jab will be offered to younger Brits comes just days after bookings opened for people aged 38 and 39 in England.
How will I be contacted about getting the vaccine?
People who are eligible for a vaccine will get a text sent from "NHSvaccine" inviting them to get a dose with a link to the booking site.
People can also call 119.
There are thousands of vaccine sites to choose from, including shopping centres, mosques and pharmacies.
Which vaccine will I be given?
Currently there are three vaccines being rolled out across the UK and those under 40 will not be offered the one from AstraZeneca.
Those will be given jabs from Pfizer or Moderna instead, both of which are highly effective.
When will under 35s get the vaccine?
The Government is aiming to push through the programme faster than ever – as the Indian mutation is up to 50 per cent more transmissible than the Kent variant.
Omni's vaccine queue calculator will estimate how many people are ahead of you in the wait for a jab in the UK, accounting for the delay in the first-dose rollout.
You can also use the calculator that only applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland which is more specific.
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