The NHS is offering spring boosters to over 75s, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems.

Who is eligible?

You will be offered a Covid-19 spring booster by the NHS if you:

• are aged 75 and over
• live in a care home for older people
• are aged 12 and over and have a weakened immune system

This is because COVID-19 may affect you more seriously if you are in one of these groups, and the booster will reduce your risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.

When to get your spring booster

You will be contacted by the NHS when you are due for a spring booster.

You will usually be offered an appointment around 6 months after your last dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

You may be offered appointment dates slightly earlier than this, but you should try to book an appointment at around 6 months after your last dose in order to get the best and longest lasting protection from your spring booster.

If you are eligible for a spring booster, but have not had a 1st or 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine yet, you should have them as soon as possible.

If you have a severely weakened immune system, you will need to get a 3rd dose before you get a further spring booster. 

How to get your spring booster

You may be offered appointment dates from 3 months (91 days) after your last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But try to book an appointment around 6 months after your last dose to get the best protection from your spring booster.

You can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online for your spring booster as soon as you are due one, if you are:

• aged 75 and over
• aged 12 and over and have a weakened immune system

If you live in a care home for older people, contact your care home manager about getting vaccinated.

If you think you are eligible for a spring booster but did not get an invite, contact your GP surgery or hospital specialist.

For more information, visit: www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccine