Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It's usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.
The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It's important to top up your protection if you're eligible.
Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine
You can get a COVID-19 vaccine this spring if you:
- are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 30 June 2026)
- are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- live in a care home for older adults
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine
If you're eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine, you can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App now.
Vaccination appointments will take place from 13 April 2026.
From 13 April, you may also be able to get vaccinated at:
- a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
- a local service, such as a community pharmacy or your GP surgery
- your care home (if you live in a care home)
- onboard the Living Well Bus. The service operates on a fully drop-in basis and also provides health checks and mental wellbeing support
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine visit nhs.uk