COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you're at increased risk from severe COVID-19.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Some people may be eligible for both the flu and the COVID-19 booster vaccines.

If you are offered both vaccines, it's safe to have them at the same time.

Who is eligible for a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine?

You or your child may be offered a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine if you are:

  • aged 65 years old or over (you need to be 65 years old by 31 March 2024)
  • aged 6 months to 64 years old and are at increased risk
  • living in a care home for older adults
  • a frontline health or social care worker
  • aged 16 to 64 years old and are a carer
  • aged 12 to 64 years old and live with someone with a weakened immune system

How to get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

If you're eligible, you can get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine by:

Increased risk of severe COVID-19

If you're at increased risk of severe COVID-19, getting a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others.

The vaccine helps to:

  • reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19
  • reduce your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19
  • protect against different strains (variants) of COVID-19

Seasonal vaccines are offered because viruses change, and protection fades over time.

A vaccine helps give you good protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to hospital if you catch COVID-19.

Treatment if you test Positive for Covid-19

Who is eligible for Covid-19 treatments

If you have a health condition that puts you at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19, you may be eligible for Covid-19 treatments. These treatments can help some people manage their symptoms and reduce their risk of becoming seriously unwell.

You’re eligible for Covid-19 treatment without being admitted to hospital if all of the following apply:

If the above applies, call 07541 694164 or email Bartshealth.CMDUreferrals@nhs.net immediately.

More information

Please follow Getting a COVID-19 vaccine - NHS for more information.