Get vaccinated ahead of winter
More than 1.1 million 12 to 15-year olds have now been vaccinated against COVID-19 as the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme continues to visit hundreds of schools every week.
In this video 14-year-old Willow explains that she had her vaccine to protect herself and her friends. She said: “It wasn’t painful and I’m glad I’ve had it”.
Parents also have the option to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through the National Booking Service.
16 and 17-year olds are encouraged to book their second dose – most people in this age group should have this from 12 weeks after their first dose.
Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive has urged anyone who has not yet had a vaccine to take up the offer as the NHS pulls out all the stops to protect people ahead of winter.
People aged 16 or over can still book an appointment through the National Booking Service.
If you cannot book online, call 119 free of charge, between 7am and 11pm, seven days a week to make your appointment.
You can also get vaccinated at your nearest walk-in centre without the need for a pre-booked appointment.
People aged 40 to 49 invited to get their COVID-19 booster vaccination
This month a record number of COVID-19 booster vaccination appointments have been booked, with boosters now being offered to people aged 40 to 49.
If you are 40 or over, or 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from COVID-19, you will receive a text or letter asking you to book an appointment through the National Booking Service.
If you have not been contacted and it's been five months since your second dose, please book your appointment.
You’ll be offered appointment dates from 6 months after the date of your second dose.
People aged 40 to 49 invited to get their COVID-19 booster vaccination
This month a record number of COVID-19 booster vaccination appointments have been booked, with boosters now being offered to people aged 40 to 49.
If you are 40 or over, or 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from COVID-19, you will receive a text or letter asking you to book an appointment through the National Booking Service.
If you have not been contacted and it's been five months since your second dose, please book your appointment.
You’ll be offered appointment dates from 6 months after the date of your second dose.
Making it easier to get a third primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Individuals aged 12 years and over with severe immunosuppression may not have a full immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination. They may therefore be offered a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to help reduce the risk of getting seriously ill. This is known as the third primary dose and it is usually given at least eight weeks after the second dose. The third primary dose is not the same as the booster dose.
Adults who have received a letter from the NHS advising that they may be eligible for a third primary dose can now book an appointment through the National Booking Service. If you have not yet been contacted but think you are eligible, get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible.
More information about the third primary dose can be found on nhs.uk.
Individuals aged 12 years and over with severe immunosuppression may not have a full immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination. They may therefore be offered a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to help reduce the risk of getting seriously ill. This is known as the third primary dose and it is usually given at least eight weeks after the second dose. The third primary dose is not the same as the booster dose.
Adults who have received a letter from the NHS advising that they may be eligible for a third primary dose can now book an appointment through the National Booking Service. If you have not yet been contacted but think you are eligible, get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible.
More information about the third primary dose can be found on nhs.uk.
