Why should I get a vaccination?
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.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can:
- help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
- help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
- help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
- protect against different types of COVID-19 virus
Who is eligible for a vaccination?
You can get the spring COVID-19 vaccine 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
Where can I get my vaccination?
From spring 2026, you can get your COVID-19 vaccination at your surgery.
How do I book my vaccination?
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.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccination, click here to visit the official NHS page.
Page last reviewed: 8 April 2026