RESIDENTS have taken to social media to have their say on whether or not they would have a fourth Covid jab if they were offered one.

The question was asked after vulnerable people in England began receiving invitations for the spring Covid booster this week. 

People aged 75 and over and those who are immunosuppressed were able to book since 7am on Monday, March 21. 

The booster will be made available to around five million people, with 600,000 expected to receive invitations in the first week. Local NHS teams will also be contacting care homes to arrange the jab for people who are eligible and have been invited.

Residents have been sharing their views on social media.

Anne Woods said: "291 new cases in Barrow last weekend, I would take up the offer for protection."

Lesley Fenton said: "Waiting for my call up, I will have everything offered."

Tony Martin said: "I had mine on Sunday."

Susan Knipe said: "If it's needed then yeah y not better safe than sorry."

Wendy Webb said: "I have only had two, enough is enough. Not having a third never mind a fourth then there be five, six, seven be like the flu jab before we know it."

Christine Coulson said: "No, not now, let nature take its cause, I will definitely think of an annual booster, like flu!"

Jennifer Fenton said: "Wouldn't have a problem with having one."

Kelsia Birch said: "I've had two shots, got covid that lasted a full 10 days, won't be bothering with more injections."

Mark Pearson said: "I'd have 200, no problem."

David Jones said: "Yes definitely, when available to keep my immunity built up. So thankful for our British scientists who have done an amazing job."

Derek McNaughton said: "If I am offered one then yes of course."

Jeff Pickthall said: "Yes of course. I've had about thirty flu jabs so far."

Debra Wetherell said: "Yes! Vaccinated people get less sick when they catch Covid."