People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 5 years and over with a weakened immune system will be offered a booster of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine this spring.
Spring booster eligibility
COVID-19 is more serious in older people and in people with certain underlying health conditions. For these reasons, people aged 75 years and over, those in care homes, and those aged 5 years and over with a weakened immune system are being offered a spring booster of COVID-19 vaccine.
Timing of the spring booster
You should be offered an appointment between April and June, with those at highest risk being called in first. You will be invited to have your booster around 6 months from your last dose but you can have it from 3 months.
If you are turning 75 years of age between April and June, you will be called for vaccination during the campaign; you do not have to wait for your birthday.
Further information
You can read the COVID-19 guides below for more information:
- COVID-19 guide for adults
- COVID-19 vaccination: women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- COVID-19 vaccinations – a guide for people with a weakened immune system
- visit coronavirus booster vaccination on NHS.UK
- information leaflet on what to expect after vaccination
