One million people are now protected by the COVID-19 autumn booster vaccine.

The NHS North West COVID-19 vaccination programme has reached a huge milestone in the first few weeks of the autumn booster campaign.

NHS staff, partners and volunteers have vaccinated more than one million people across the region in a fantastic effort to protect our communities from becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 during winter.

People aged 50 and over and those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 are being encouraged to get the autumn top-up jab, as well as the flu jab, ahead of a potential ‘twindemic’ of COVID-19 and flu this winter.

Dr Linda Charles-Ozuzu, Regional Director of Commissioning for NHS England and Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in the North West, said: “I’m so pleased to see more than one million people in the region have come forward for the life-saving jab to protect themselves and their loved ones as we head into the colder months.

“Our autumn booster campaign has got off to a great start, with colleagues working hard to protect as many people as possible, however we know there is much more to do to reduce the impact from both COVID-19 and flu this winter.

“With many walk-in and bookable vaccination sites in the North West, it’s easier than ever for people to get vaccinated. If you’re eligible, don’t delay, and come forward for your booster jab as soon as possible.”

You can book your vaccine and find out more on the NHS website.