ARRANGING A COVID BOOSTER
Who can get a booster dose
The NHS should contact you if you’re eligible for a seasonal booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this spring.
You may be offered a seasonal booster if you:
are aged 75 or over (you need to have turned 75 on or before 30 June 2023)
- live in a care home for older adults
- are aged 5 or over and have a weakened immune system
People who have a weakened immune system
Information:
If you’re at increased risk from COVID-19 due to a medical condition but you do not have a weakened immune system, you’re not able to get a further COVID-19 vaccination this spring.
You should still have some protection against severe COVID-19 from previous doses.
How to get a booster dose
If you’re eligible, you can get a seasonal booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by:
- booking online
- going to a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
You may also be contacted by a local NHS service, such as your GP surgery, to get a vaccine for you or your child. This is usually done by text or a phone call, but you may sometimes get a letter or a notification in the NHS App.
Book your appointment online
You can book online to get your seasonal booster dose at a vaccination centre or pharmacy.
Book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment online
Information:
If you cannot book appointments online, you can call 119 free of charge. You can speak to a translator if you need to.
If you have difficulties communicating or hearing, or are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can use textphone 18001 119 or the NHS 119 BSL interpreter service.
Go to a walk-in vaccination site
Find a walk-in vaccination site to get your seasonal booster dose without needing an appointment.
Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
What to bring to your appointment
If you’re under 75 years, please bring either:
- an NHS letter inviting you for a seasonal booster dose
- an NHS letter which describes your condition or treatment
- a prescription or a medicine box with your name and a recent date to show you have a weakened immune system
If you think you’re eligible for a booster dose but you do not have a suitable letter, prescription, or medicine box, it may still be possible to get vaccinated.
When you arrive for your appointment, you will need to discuss your eligibility with a healthcare professional. They will check to make sure you’re eligible.
