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Be Wise and Immunise

Published on 31 March 2025 03:47 PM

From 1 April 2025, the NHS is offering free COVID-19 spring vaccination to those most vulnerable and at greatest risk of serious illness. 

Those eligible, include adults aged 75 and over, care home residents and ayone aged 6 months and above who is immunosuppressed.

COVID-19 can be very unpleasant and for some it is dangerous and even life-threatening. The vaccine is still the best protection against the virus. The vaccine is safe, and side-effects are generally mild and do not last for more than a few days. You can find out more information about the COVID-19 spring booster visit www.nhs.uk.

Those eligible should be contacted by their GP for their vaccination. If you have not been contacted, to book an appointment for yourself, or a family member, please call your GP, visit the NHS App, search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ or call 119 for free.

Key messages – Covid-19 Spring Booster Vaccination

  • COVID-19 is still with us and is still making people very ill.
  • Those most vulnerable and at increased risk from COVID-19 are eligible for a free seasonal vaccine for extra protection.
  • This includes people aged 75 and over and those aged over 6 months who are immunosuppressed.
  • If you’re not sure if you are eligible you can find out more at COVID-19 spring vaccination eligibility (and for a full list of conditions and criteria, please see the immunosuppressed sections of Tables 3 and 4 of the UK Health Security Agency’s Green Book).
  • If you are eligible, it is important to top up your protection even if you have had earlier vaccinations or have had the virus, as your immunity fades over time.
  • It can take 14 days for the vaccination to take full effect, so everyone due a further dose is encouraged to get it as early as possible for maximum protection.
  • You can have your COVID-19 spring booster vaccine if it's been at least three months since you had your previous dose.

If you need an appointment:

  • Speak to your GP
  • Choose ‘Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination’ via the homepage of the NHS App
  • Search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for more details on how to book or call 119

Be wise, immunise and make sure you and your loved ones get all the protection you need to stay safe this spring.