‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s Disease in my 50s’
John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition. Source link
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Covid booster: Will be offered to all over 50s this autumn
Prof Anthony Harnden, the deputy chairman of the JCVI, said: “The Covid-19 boosters are highly effective at increasing immunity and, by offering a further dose to those at higher risk of severe illness this autumn, we hope to significantly reduce the risk of hospitalisations and deaths over the winter.” Source link
Covid vaccine: Booster for over 50s recommended
In a statement before the announcement on the booster programme, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said while the pandemic “is far from over”, the “phenomenal vaccine programme, new treatments and testing” mean the UK is “able to live with the virus without significant restrictions on our freedoms”. Source link
Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over 50s in ‘winter like no other’
The “twin threats” of flu and Covid mean more people than usual in England are being offered a jab. Source link
Covid vaccine: ‘No decision’ on under 50s vaccine plan
Uncertainty about how the Covid vaccines work mean there is no plan for younger people yet. Source link