COVID-19 Spring Vaccine

NHS COVID-19 vaccines have saved countless lives, kept tens of thousands of people out of hospital, and helped us to live with the virus without fear or restrictions. But the virus is still with us and making thousands of people ill every week, and protection against COVID-19 (either from catching the virus or from a previous vaccination) fades over time. So, this spring, the NHS is offering a further vaccination to those at highest risk of severe illness from COVID-19. 

 

Those who can get a spring vaccination include people aged 75 and over (by 30 June 2023), people with a weakened immune system, and residents of care homes for older adults.  Vaccinations in care homes for older adults begin from the week of 3 April. Other eligible people can book their spring vaccine from 5 April, and appointments start from 17 April. 

 

The NHS will write to people to remind those eligible that they can get the vaccine, but bookings can be made at any time. The last date people will be able to book a spring booster will be 29 June, with the last spring vaccinations on offer the following day, 30 June. 

 

If you are eligible, the best way to get your vaccine is by booking online via the National Booking System, NHS app or by calling 119 for free.