The following groups are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination as they are at increased risk of serious illness if they catch the virus:
- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents living in a care home for older adults
- individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in the immunosuppressed sections of tables 3 and 4 from the COVID-19: green book, chapter 14a (pages 24 -26).
This includes: people undergoing some chemotherapy and radiotherapy; transplant recipients, people with HIV; people with genetic conditions or who take medicines that suppress their immune system long-term; people who have experienced blood cancers, plus some other specific groups.
The NHS will contact you if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, or those eligible can choose to book an appointment at a pharmacy.
The National Booking Service (NBS) will open from 1 September 2026 for appointments starting 1 October 2026.
If you are severely immunosuppressed and need vaccination sooner, please contact your GP practice for advice.
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