People with epilepsy are being encouraged to get their Covid vaccine booster for winter 2023.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has urged eligible people to come forward for their jab as soon as they’re invited.
Epilepsy Action understands that people with epilepsy are eligible and, if they have not received an invitation, they are encouraged to speak to their GP.
Vaccinations began on 18 September, with adult care home residents and those most at risk receiving their vaccines first.
Epilepsy Action advice team leader David Thornton said: “We have checked with the DHSC due to confusion around if people with epilepsy are automatically eligible for the 2023 autumn booster.
“The DHSC confirmed that people with epilepsy aged 16 and over, and children aged 5 to 15 who have neuro-disability caused by their epilepsy are eligible for the autumn booster.”
Government health minister Maria Caulfield said: “I encourage anyone invited for a vaccination – including those yet to have their first jab – to come forward as soon as possible.”
Epilepsy Action volunteer Dan Bedeau explains why he got vaccinated.
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If you have any problems getting vaccinated please let us know on: press@epilepsy.org.uk
For more information: Seasonal vaccinations and winter health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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