Care home residents, over-75s and people with reduced immunity are offered Spring boosters
Many of the oldest adults will have received their most recent dose in September or October last year, and there is evidence that immunity levels decrease over time.
He said: "We know that those in high-priority groups are at higher risk of serious illness from Covid-19, and I therefore welcome the start of the rollout which will offer a further dose to these people. "The additional booster dose will improve your level of protection significantly and is the best way to protect your health and those around you."While Covid restrictions have eased significantly in recent weeks, case numbers have flatlined or even increased slightly.indicated that about one in 19 Scots- about 280,000 individuals - had Covid, which was the second highest level since the start of the pandemic. The highest peak was in early January.
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