HEALTH and care chiefs in Cheshire are urging anyone who was jabbed in the early stages of the vaccination programme to take up their booster jabs.

Tens of thousands of booster vaccinations have already been administered at vaccination centres across the county after a concerning rise in infection rates.

Those eligible are older care home residents, frontline health and care staff, all adults aged 50 and over and anyone with an underlying condition which places them at higher risk.

Clare Watson, Accountable Officer of NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "Booster vaccinations are being delivered now at dozens of GP and pharmacy-led vaccination centres across Cheshire.

"The quickest and easiest way to arrange your booster vaccination is online via the National Booking Service or by calling 119. There is no need to contact your GP practice."

There must be at least a six-month gap between your second jab and your booster vaccination.

Dr Matt Tyrer, Director of Public Health at Cheshire East Council, said: "Daily Covid cases and hospital admissions are both continuing to rise nationally. If we don't act now to protect ourselves and our loved ones we risk a return to more strict measures to reduce the spread.

"Get the Covid-19 booster vaccination as soon as you are offered it. It's in our hands to help reduce the spread to protect ourselves and others, and the NHS, especially as we move into the really challenging winter months."

For more information about Cheshire's vaccination programme go here.