Frequently, the terms ‘third jab’ and ‘booster jab’ are used interchangeably – but there is actually quite a distinct difference between the two
A third dose of a primary Covid-19 vaccine is being offered to people aged 12 and over who had a weakened immune system when they had their first two doses.A weakened immune system due to a treatment A condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infectionsProfessor Cooke toldHowever, the government has yet to announce who could be added to this list.
Mr Dobinson explained: ‘I was taken aback by the fact that I needed a third primary vaccine, due to the fact the two doses were less effective for people on medication like me.‘I’m glad they let me know as I didn’t realise it is needed before the booster.’Suzanne Renwick, Head of Clinical Practice Services at, said: ‘The [third jab and booster jab] are not interchangeable. They are both necessary and must be offered to patients in the right order. It’s all in the timing.
‘We’re already seeing patients being offered a booster instead of a third dose. This means that they may be missed off the list of people eligible for a booster further down the line – which is absolutely crucial to maintaining their protection against Covid-19.’ If you believe you are eligible for the third dose but haven’t received an invite to book, then you should contact your GP as soon as possible.You need to have your third jab before your booster shot Yes, people who have had the third dose are also eligible for a booster vaccine., eligible people will be invited to book their third jab at least eight weeks after their second.
They will then be invited to book a booster jab three months after they have received their third dose.
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