Covid booster vaccines confirmed for over 30s in Scotland
People aged between 30 and 39 can book appointments from tomorrow
Scots aged between 30 and 39-years-old will be able to book a Covid-19 booster vaccine from Monday, the Scottish Government has announced.
The First Minister confirmed that appointments will also be opened to to 18 to 29-year-olds later this week.
In a tweet, Nicola Sturgeon said: "If you are in older age groups and haven’t yet had a booster, please also book now."
The move comes as the programme has been extended in England to people over 30.
To be eligible for the jag, 12 weeks must have passed between the second dose and booster.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf added: "We know just how important a tool vaccination, and in particular the booster, is in our fight against the virus."
Every adult in Scotland will now be offered a booster, following the latest guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) - the UK government's vaccine advisors.
The booster scheme was extended to people aged over 40 in Scotland last month.
The online portal is already open for unpaid carers who are 16 and over, and those aged 16 and over who are household contacts of immunosuppressed individuals.
Anyone in earlier groups who missed an appointment can also book online.