Seasonal Covid-19
Top up your protection against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated this spring if you are eligible.
Those at increased risk from severe illness can get the vaccine, including those aged 75 or over, people who are immunosuppressed or those who live in an older adult care home. Those eligible will be able book from 13 April to 30 June 2026.
Appointments are widely available through GP practices and community pharmacies. If your GP practice is not offering appointments, please visit the NHS App, the NHS website (www.nhs.uk/book-vaccine) or call 119 for free. You may also be able to visit a walk-in site which does not require a booking (www.nhs.uk/covid-walk-in).
Don’t get caught out. If you or your child are eligible, make sure you get any extra protection you need this spring. Get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Why should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccines are seasonally because protection fades over time. It’s important to top up your protection if you’re eligible.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can:
- help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
- help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
- help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
- protect against different types of COVID-19 virus
How to book your vaccine:
Did you know? If you are over 75, and you’ve not already received the RSV vaccine, you can book in to get RSV at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccine. Find out more
Half Term Clinics:
Parents and carers of children under 5 years old and immunosuppressed are advised to contact their GP practice to get a referral to a local vaccination clinic.
Dates
| DATE | LOCATION | TIME |
| Tuesday 26 May | Devizes, Devizes Health Centre | 10:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday 27 May | Salisbury, Bemerton Heath Surgery | 10:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday 27 May | Bath, St Martin’s Hospital | 13:45 – 15:15 |
| Friday 29 May | Swindon, Taw Hill Surgery | 10:00-11:30 |
| Friday 29 May | Chippenham, Chippenham Hospital | 13:00-15:00 |
Eligibility:
Make sure you top up your protection against COVID-19 and get vaccinated this Spring if you are eligible. COVID-19 is still a serious disease and can be dangerous to those most at risk.
The following groups are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine this spring.
Adults aged 75 years and over.
Did you know? If you are over 75, and you’ve not already received the RSV vaccine, you can book in to get RSV at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccine. Find out more
Residents in care homes for older adults.
Individuals aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment. This includes if you:
- have or had blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
- have had an organ transplant, bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant
- have HIV
- have a genetic disorder that affects your immune system, such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- are having or recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy
- are taking steroid medicine (depending on the dose)
- are having long-term immunosuppressive treatment for a condition such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), scleroderma or psoriasis
This list is a summary and does not include everything. Speak to your local pharmacy, GP surgery or specialist if you’re not sure if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
For the full criteria for immunosuppressed please refer to the current guidelines.