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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you're at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Important: Seasonal COVID-19 vaccinations closed

You can no longer book a spring COVID-19 vaccination online or by calling NHS 119.

The service will reopen later in the year. If your NHS record suggests you may be eligible for a further COVID-19 vaccine, the NHS will contact you.

Seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

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.

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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If your GP or specialist cannot arrange an appointment for you, you can contact your local NHS service.

Who can have a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

When seasonal COVID-19 vaccines are available, they will be offered to people who are at increased risk from COVID-19.

How to get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

The NHS will contact you if your NHS record suggests you may be eligible for a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine.

When they're available, there will be different ways to get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine:

  • booking online
  • going to a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
  • through a local NHS service, such as a GP surgery
  • through your care home

Page last reviewed: 21 March 2023
Next review due: 21 March 2026