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Deadline for spring COVID-19 booster approaching - who can get it
The NHS in West Yorkshire has encouraged eligible individuals to get a COVID-19 booster before the current vaccination campaign ends on Tuesday, June 17.
The booster is being offered to people aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older adults, and anyone aged six months and over with a weakened immune system.
A spokesperson said: "This includes people who have or are receiving treatment for conditions such as diabetes, blood cancer, organ transplant, HIV, or those taking medicines that weaken the immune system, such as high-dose steroids or immunosuppressants following cancer treatment."
Dr James Thomas, medical director for the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and a Leeds-based GP, said: "Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the serious effects of COVID-19.
"The virus hasn't gone away, and those most at risk can still become seriously unwell.
"If you're eligible for the spring booster, please don't miss this opportunity – book now or visit a walk-in pharmacy before June 17."
Appointments can be booked through the NHS App, online at or by calling 119.
Some walk-in pharmacies are also available across West Yorkshire.
A full definition of immunosuppression can be found in Chapter 14a (table 3) of the Green Book:
