Spring COVID-19 vaccinations
The spring COVID-19 vaccination programme will run from Monday, 13 April 2026–Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
The COVID-19 vaccination programmes help to provide important protection to those eligible and their families, preventing serious illness and death and helping to minimise hospitalisations.
If you are vaccinated and catch COVID-19, you will likely have milder symptoms and recover faster, reducing your risk of going into hospital.
Who can get spring COVID-19 vaccine?
You may be able to get spring COVID-19 vaccine if you’re at increased risk from COVID-19.
COVID spring boosters are available for the following eligible people:
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- All adults aged 75 years and over. This includes those who turn 75 years old by 30 June 2024.
- Individuals aged 6 months and over who have a weakened immune system as defined in the UKHSA Green Book.
How to book spring coronavirus COVID-19 vaccination?
For most people, vaccinations are only available seasonally.
If you're eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccine you can:
- Book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App
- Find a local walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic – no appointment needed
- Speak to your GP
What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination
The UK Health Security Agency have published guidance on what you can expect after your COVID-19 vaccination including any side effects.
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Find out more about COVID-19 and the vaccine.
- NHS information on the COVID-19 vaccine
- Why vaccinations are important and the safest way to protect yourself
- COVID-19: guidance for people whose immune system means they are at higher risk