Lewes MP Maria Caulfield urges the public to Get Boosted Now

Maria Caulfield MP has today called on every eligible adult to get a booster vaccination, backing the national mission to Get Boosted Now
By Frankie Elliott
Published 20th Dec 2021, 15:24 BST
Updated 20th Dec 2021, 15:26 BST
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The latest preliminary data has shown vaccine efficacy against symptomatic infection is substantially reduced against Omicron with just 2 doses, but a booster pushes protection back up to over 70%, showing how vital the top-up jab is to bolster immunity.

Maria Caulfield MP said “We’re in a race between the virus and the vaccine. Boosters are the best protection against the variant, which is why it’s never been more important to come forward and Get Boosted Now. The NHS, our GPs, our pharmacists, the military and an army of volunteers are playing their part, working flat out to deliver jabs, save lives and ensure the NHS is not overwhelmed this winter with an influx of Omicron cases.”

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“Today I’m encouraging you to step forward and play yours. If you’re over 18 and had your second jab at least three months ago, then you can get boosted right now – and its vital that you do.”

The UK has the fastest booster rollout in Europe, with over 27,156,276 booster & third vaccine doses given as of 18 December.The UK has the fastest booster rollout in Europe, with over 27,156,276 booster & third vaccine doses given as of 18 December.
The UK has the fastest booster rollout in Europe, with over 27,156,276 booster & third vaccine doses given as of 18 December.

Every eligible adult in the country is now being urged to book their booster as soon as possible. First and second doses remain available.

The UK has the fastest booster rollout in Europe, with over 27,156,276 booster & third vaccine doses given as of 18 December.

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