GPs can order the bivalent COVID-19 vax from October – but don’t rush

The 'modest' benefits do not justify patients delaying a booster shot, says Dr Lucas De Toca

The new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available from 10 October, but GPs should refrain from ordering stocks until they run out of the original Spikevax, health officials say.

They are also warning patients due for a booster shot to take whatever is available at the time.