PDA supports the NHS to encourage
young people to get their booster
Pharmacists have been on the front line during the pandemic working alongside trainee pharmacists and pharmacy students. The pharmacists’ role in the healthcare sector has been key to the success of the vaccination campaign thus far by reassuring hesitant patients and administering first, second and booster vaccines.
A new campaign encourages 18-34 year-olds to get their Covid-19 booster jab, as uptake among young people is lower than other age groups. The booster vaccine was shown to be 88% effective in preventing people from ending up in hospital due to the Omicron variant, two weeks after the dose is administered.
To all PDA students, trainees and qualified pharmacists who fall within this age category, the NHS guidance to all healthcare professionals in patient-facing roles is to “protect their patients, their colleagues, their families and themselves by getting fully vaccinated.” |