Who’s eligible for the 2026 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Autumn Booster’?

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When autumn comes, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn, previously known as the 'Autumn Booster'.