The NHS is offering a spring Covid vaccination to those at highest risk of severe illness from Covid.

This will help protect them if Covid-19 rates are high over the summer months and reduce their chances of needing hospital treatment if they do catch the virus.

Those who can get a spring vaccination include people aged 75 and over (by 30 June 2024), people with a weakened immune system, and residents of care homes for older adults.

Vaccinations in care homes for older adults began from the week of April 15. Other eligible people will be invited to book their spring vaccination soon.

Dr Ananthakrishnan Raghuram, chief medical officer, NHS Gloucestershire, said: "We're looking forward to welcoming people again for their spring vaccinations. Our teams of staff and volunteers will be on hand to help and answer any questions.

"Covid-19 is still circulating in the community, and we encourage those who are eligible to take up the offer to help protect them over the coming months.

"Please be assured that if you're eligible, you will receive an invitation from local NHS services to book in for your vaccination soon. There's no need to contact your GP surgery at this time."