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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:
- booking online on Book, cancel or change a COVID-19 vaccination appointment
- Book on the NHS App
- going to a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
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:
- you’re aged 12 or over
- you’re at highest risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19
- you have symptoms of Covid-19
- you have tested positive for Covid-19
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.