COVID has not disappeared, and even a mild infection can mean several days off work, cancelled plans and feeling unwell.
A COVID vaccination works in a similar way to your yearly flu jab — it gives your immune system extra protection and helps reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill.
The NHS COVID vaccination programme is now mainly aimed at people at the highest risk, so many healthy adults are no longer routinely offered one.
That does not mean you cannot benefit from vaccination.
A private COVID jab may be worth considering if you:
work with lots of people
travel regularly
cannot easily take time off work
have an important event coming up
want extra protection for yourself or vulnerable family members
Think about the cost of being ill for several days compared with the cost and time of having one vaccination.
For busy people, staying prepared can simply make sense.
Private COVID-19 vaccinations are available at Trustwell Clinic in Marple.
Vaccination cannot guarantee you will not catch COVID, but it can reduce the risk of serious illness.