Up to 32 million people will be offered a third dose of a Covid vaccine from September, if it’s deemed necessary.

The UK has become the first country in the world to publish interim guidance on a Covid-19 vaccine booster campaign, which will be used if the data shows vulnerable people need more protection.

The plans have been drawn up to ensure the NHS is prepared for any possible campaign while officials await more information on whether a third vaccine is required over the winter months.

Experts from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation have also set out the priority list for who should get a third jab, if such a booster programme is needed.

At the first stage, 15 million of the most vulnerable people across the UK will be called forward including over-70s, health and care workers, older care home residents, the clinically extremely vulnerable, and people who are immunocompromised.

The second stage will extend to a further 17 million people including over-50s, adults over the age of 16 who usually are offered a free NHS flu jab, those aged 16-49 in a Covid at-risk group, and people who are in regular contact with someone who is immunocompromised.

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