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Covid-19 Boosters

Covid-19 Autumn Vaccine available from 1st October 2024

The primary aim of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme remains the prevention of severe illness (hospitalisations and deaths) arising from COVID-19. As currently available COVID-19 vaccines provide limited protection against mild and asymptomatic disease, the focus of the programme is on offering vaccination to those most likely to directly benefit from vaccination, particularly those with underlying health conditions that increase their risk of hospitalisation following infection.

Who is eligible for a Covid Booster?

For autumn 2024, JCVI advises that a COVID-19 vaccine should be offered to:

  • People aged 6 months to 64 years with a long-term health condition (which includes pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system) 
  • Residents in a care home for older adults 
  • People aged 65 years and older (age on 31 March 2025) 
  • Unpaid carers 
  • Staff working in care homes for older adults 

This year JVCI guidance has not recommended that Frontline Health and Social Care Staff have a Covid-19 Autumn Booster , however, should any Frontline Health and Social Care wish to have added protection this Winter they can request an Autumn Booster vaccine by going to one of our Health Board vaccination clinics and requesting a vaccine, or they can call the booking centre, 0300 303 1373.

How can I get my Covid Booster?

Just like in previous years, we will be starting our Autumn Booster vaccinations in care homes across Gwent. All eligible patients will be invited for their Covid vaccine at either their GP, a local pharmacy or a community vaccination clinic - please ring our booking centre on 0300 303 1373 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday to make an appointment at one of our community vaccination clinics. 

ALL of our vaccination clinics are now open for you to walk-in without an appointment. A list of our clinics, opening times and their addresses can be found here: Vaccination Pop-up Clinics - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (nhs.wales). 

How to contact us

Should you wish to contact our vaccination booking team you can do so by calling 0300 303 1373 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or by emailing: abb.vsbc@wales.nhs.uk

How to reschedule or cancel your appointment

If you wish to cancel and/or reschedule your appointment you can do this by completing our online form.