Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective and have been proven to reduce hospitalisations and severe illness. They give you the best protection against COVID-19.

Seasonal COVID-19 vaccines

You can no longer book a spring COVID-19 vaccination.

You may be able to get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine this autumn if you’re at increased risk from COVID-19 or depending on your age. Those who will be eligible include:

• adults aged 65 years and over
• residents in a care home for older adults
• frontline health and social care staff
• individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group (as defined in tables 3 or 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book)

How to get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

Eligible adults will be able to get the COVID vaccine from 3 October 2024. The NHS booking website will open from Monday 23 September 2024.

There may also be other ways you can access an appointment, for example:

• going to a walk-in vaccine site
• booking through a local pharmacy or GP surgery
• through your care home

Additional vaccines for people with a severely weakened immune system

If you have a health condition or treatment that severely weakens your immune system, you may need additional protection before the autumn. This includes anyone aged 6 months and over.

Your GP or specialist will assess whether you need an additional vaccine. They will make a referral and advise on when to get vaccinated around your planned treatment. They should help you find a local appointment. Speak to your GP or specialist for more information.

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