Am I eligible for a Covid vaccine in 2025?

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"A significant change in the Covid-19 vaccine eligibility has left members of the public unsure about who can get a jab this autumn. The criteria for eligibility has shifted this year to targeting those at the highest risk of serious disease, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This means that the Covid-19 vaccine will be offered on the NHS to: adults aged 75 years and over residents in care homes for older adults."

"Some of the groups included under the immunosuppressed category include organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant patients, people living with HIV, those having chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and people who have been on systemic steroids for more than a month - but those unsure should check with their doctor. People outside these groups can pay for the vaccine privately if they choose. Last year, the criteria also included adults aged 65 and over. The eligibility is the same across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland."

The Independent operates field reporting across topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating political PAC finances and producing documentaries such as 'The A Word'. The outlet emphasizes removing paywalls and seeks donations to fund reporters who interview all sides. Covid-19 vaccine eligibility in the UK has been narrowed for autumn to focus on those at highest risk of serious disease. Eligible groups include adults aged 75 and over, residents in older adult care homes, and immunosuppressed individuals aged six months and older, with specific clinical examples listed. People outside these groups may pay privately; eligibility remains the same across all UK nations.

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