HEALTH Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed that most people eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccine will be offered one by December 31, 2021.

This news comes from the updated Welsh Covid-19 vaccination strategy published today.

Also confirmed in the report is that all 12 to 15-year-olds will be offered one dose of the vaccine and all care home residents and health and care staff will be offered the booster vaccine by November 1, 2021.

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People who are severely immuno-suppressed will be prioritised and will be offered the booster vaccine as soon as possible, based on their treatment and the advice of their clinician.

Everyone in the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)’s 1-9 priority groups will be invited for a booster vaccination at least six months after their previous jab.

Ms Morgan said: "This winter will be incredibly difficult for our health service so it is vitally important for people to take up the offer of their Covid-19 and Flu vaccine if eligible to protect themselves and the NHS.

"Vaccinations for coronavirus are highly effective and protection against hospitalisation is estimated at around 95 per cent after the second dose.

"The flu vaccine will also protect people from serious complications and I encourage anyone who is eligible to get their flu vaccine regardless of their eligibility for a Covid-19 booster vaccine.

"We have so far given more than 4.6 million Covid-19 vaccinations and 85 per cent of the over 16 population are fully vaccinated.

"There is no concern over the supply of any of the vaccines and we hope as many people as possible take up the offers to continue to protect those most vulnerable and the NHS."

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Booster vaccinations for younger adults will be considered when more information becomes available, as they will still have a high level of protection due to most only recently having their second vaccination.

A digital booking system is being developed to make it as easy of possible for people to get their vaccination when it suits them best.

The Welsh Government say that appointments for first doses of Covid-19 vaccines are still available for anyone unvaccinated.