Covid Scotland: Who can get booster jabs and how to book?

The booster vaccine will be offered to all adults in Scotland following the advice of JCVI.

The Scottish Government confirmed the news amid a search for a new Omicron version, whose cases were first identified in Scotland on Monday 29 November.

But how can you book your booster pocket in Scotland?

Here is everything you need to know.

Who can get booster pockets in Scotland?

All adults in Scotland will be offered the booster vaccine as advised by JCVI, as the third vaccine has significantly improved protection against serious infections.

The purpose of booster jabs is to prevent a possible wave of infection caused by the omicron variant.

So far, all people aged 40 and over and medically weak have been invited to book their booster jobs in Scotland.

But soon, everyone over the age of 18 will be able to book a booster pocket.

This third dose will be given at least three months after the second dose of the vaccine.

As per the advice of JCVI, the time limit between second vaccine and booster jab has been reduced from six months to three.

How do I book my booster pocket?

You can book your booster pocket through the vaccine portal on the NHS Inform Scotland website.

Currently, people 40 years of age and older can book their covid vaccine through the NHS portal here.

Meanwhile, more information is expected in the coming days that people aged 18+ will be able to book booster pockets.

Following the publication of the advice from JCVI, Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith said: "We welcome further advice from JCVI on the Kovid-19 vaccination program and confirm that Scotland has begun work on its implementation, including It also includes recommendations that boosters should now be given to all adults at least three months after the second dose. "