COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccines are offered to those at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 – this may be due to a health condition or age. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has recommended that the following groups should be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine this spring:

Those who are aged 75 and over can come forward to top up their protection this spring. If you are 74 but turn 75 years old by 17 June 2025, you don’t have to wait for your birthday to come forward.

Booking your vaccination

You should come forward rather than waiting for the NHS to contact you this year. The National Booking System opens on 25 March to book appointments from 1 April: nhs.uk/bookcovid. If you or someone you know can’t get online, book by calling 119 free of charge, where a translator is available if needed.

Getting your COVID-19 vaccine is very convenient, with thousands of appointments available across the country every day, including at your local pharmacy

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While having your spring vaccine around 6 months after your last dose is the usual timeframe, you can have it as soon as 3 months after a previous COVID-19 vaccine dose. If you are eligible, you can get protection from a spring COVID-19 vaccination even if you have not taken up a COVID-19 vaccine offer in the past. Most people do not need extra vaccinations to make up for any they have missed, but your doctor may advise a further dose if you have a severely weakened immune system.

It is important that everyone who is eligible takes up the offer this spring before the vaccination programme closes on 17 June 2025.

Vist NHS.uk for more information on the COVID vaccination

Complex patients

Patients with a history of anaphylaxis to certain types of drugs that would like to arrange a COVID-19 vaccination can ask their GP to make a referral to the Complex Patient Team. Once referred a clinician will discuss vaccination options with you and assist with your vaccination.