Does autism qualify you for covid booster Jab in UK?

Anyone else been called for their autumn covid booster Jab. It says I'm eligible due to being over 50 or being in a vulnerable category. I'm under 50, so assuming that my recent Autism diagnosis must put me in the higher risk category? Anyone know if this is true? Or been called themselves even though under 50.

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Catlover over 3 years ago

I’ve been having reminders for months now. I am not 50 yet. I assume it’s because of my diagnosis. I don’t see now I am at more risk than anyone else.
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Peter over 3 years ago in reply to Catlover

because to the average doctor autism = non verbal rocking on a corner. And they assume if we did get covid we are less able to care for ourselves or seek help. In short they've making the same assumption that most heath professionals make, that autism = low functioning autism.
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Peter over 3 years ago in reply to Catlover

because to the average doctor autism = non verbal rocking on a corner. And they assume if we did get covid we are less able to care for ourselves or seek help. In short they've making the same assumption that most heath professionals make, that autism = low functioning autism.
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Catlover over 3 years ago in reply to Peter

Absolutely ridiculous isn’t it. Yet expected.
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NAS80873 over 3 years ago in reply to Peter

the National Autistic Society and another charity I believe have been campaigning and working with the Government to have autistic people included in the group of vulnerable people to be prioritised for vaccinations. There is no "low functioning" or "high functioning" autism either.
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