With only one month left of this year’s spring COVID-19 vaccine programme, the NHS is urging all eligible people who haven’t yet had their top-up to come forward.
So far, almost 40,000 people across the Black Country have already come forward for their spring dose but thousands more remain eligible and are being encouraged to act now to protect
themselves before the offer ends on Tuesday 17 June.
The spring vaccination is being offered to those most at risk of serious illness from COVID-19,
including:
• adults aged 75 years and over
• residents in a care home for older adults
• individuals aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system.
Anyone turning 75 between 1 April and 17 June 2025 can also have the jab. Appointments can
be booked online via the NHS website, the NHS App or by calling 119.
Sally Roberts, Chief Nursing Officer for the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB), said: “We’re pleased that nearly 40,000 people in the Black Country have already come forward
for their spring COVID-19 vaccination, but we know there are many more who are eligible and
yet to receive it. With the programme closing on 17 June, we are urging everyone eligible to get
protected while there’s still time.
“COVID-19 continues to pose a risk, especially for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine remains the most effective way to reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalisation.
“You can book quickly and easily through the NHS App, by calling 119, or by visiting the NHS website. So, if you or a loved one is eligible and has not yet come forward, please don’t wait, get your vaccine before the 17 June deadline.”
Those eligible should make sure their appointment takes place at least three months since their last dose.
