COVID-19

Why should I get a COVID-19 vaccination?

COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It’s important to top up your protection.

If you’re at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19, getting a COVID-19 vaccine can:

• help to reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
• help you to recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
• help to reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
• protect against different strains of COVID-19

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination?

You or your child may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine in early winter if you:

• are aged 75 or over
• 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?

COVID-19 vaccinations are usually given from a central hub based at Birkenhead Medical Building.

How do I book my COVID-19 vaccination?

Spring COVID-19 vaccinations have ended. The NHS will contact you later this year if you’re eligible for the winter COVID-19 vaccine.

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccination, click here to visit the official NHS page.