The jab, approved for use in the UK, can protect against both the original virus and Omicron variant.
A new coronavirus vaccine aimed at protecting people against both the original Covid-19 virus and the Omicron variant should be available in Northern Ireland by autumn.
However, UK health officials say people should take whichever booster they are offered as all jabs provide protection. Last month, it was announced that everyone aged 50 and over will be offered a Covid booster vaccine this autumn.carers who are over the age of 16people over five who share a house with somebody with a weakened immune system
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