The offer of first and second primary doses will end at the same time as the Spring booster on 30 June 2023. For further information please see Spring 2023 Booster programme
Vaccination is available for all people from the age of 5 years.
The offer of first and second primary doses will end at the same time as the Spring booster on 30 June 2023.
Children aged 5 - 15
Two doses of the paediatric COVID vaccine are being offered to children aged 5-15 to give them the best protection against COVID-19.
Children who turned age 5 before 31 August 2022 can get a first dose of vaccine, and most will be offered a 2nd dose from 12 weeks after the 1st dose.
If your child has a condition that means they're at high risk from COVID-19 or they live with someone who has a weakened immune system, they can get a 2nd dose from 8 weeks after they had their 1st dose.
If your child is aged 12 to 15 and at high risk from COVID-19, they can also get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if they had a 2nd dose at least 3 months ago.
People aged 16 and over
You are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine if you are aged 16 or over.
It is a two dose primary course delivered at least 8 weeks apart (12 weeks apart for 16 & 17 year olds)
Pregnant women are encouraged to have the COVID vaccine – it is important to get vaccinated to protect you and your baby. The vaccine is proven to be safe and effective and causes no harm to the unborn baby.
People aged over 5 with a weakened immune system or immunocompromised
A third primary dose of vaccine will be included in the primary doses for immunocompromised people, to try to provide their weakened immune system with increased protection. This should be given at least 8 weeks after your second dose – as guided by your Specialist.
If you think you or your child are eligible for a third primary dose please contact 111 and a clinician will call you to verify if you're eligible for a third primary dose and will determine the timing of the dose being administered.
Find out who is at higher risk from COVID.
When to get your vaccine
All people aged 5 and over are able to receive the primary course of the COVID vaccination. The tables below will explain when you should receive each dose.
5 – 11 year olds and under 12’s in school year 7
|
Dose |
Have you had COVID? |
When you can get your vaccine |
|---|---|---|
|
First dose |
No recent COVID infection |
Get your first dose now |
|
First dose |
Confirmed COVID infection in last 12 weeks (28 Days for at risk (PG 21 or 22)) |
Wait until 12 weeks or more weeks (28 Days for at risk (PG 21 or 22)) have passed since you tested positive or first symptom |
|
Second dose |
No recent COVID infection |
12 weeks after you had your first dose (Unless in at risk PG 21 or 22 in which case 8 weeks) |
|
Second dose |
Confirmed COVID infection in last 12 weeks (8 weeks for at risk PG 21 or 22) since first dose |
Wait until 12 weeks or more have passed since you tested positive or first symptom (Unless in at risk PG 21 or 22 in which case 28 days) |
12 to 15 years old
|
Dose |
Have you had COVID? |
When you can get your vaccine |
|---|---|---|
|
First dose |
No recent COVID infection |
Get your first dose now |
|
First dose |
Confirmed COVID infection in last 12 weeks (28 Days for PG 4, 6, 18 or 19) |
Wait until 12 weeks or more (or 28 Days for PG 4, 6, 18 or 19) have passed since you tested positive or first symptom |
|
Second dose |
No recent COVID infection |
12 weeks after you had your first dose (Unless in PG 4, 6, 18 or 19 in which case 8 weeks) |
|
Second dose |
Confirmed COVID infection in last 12 weeks (8 weeks for PG 4, 6, 18 or 19) since first dose |
Wait until 12 weeks or more have passed since you tested positive or first symptom (Unless in PG 4, 6, 18 or 19 in which case 28 days) |
*If in an at risk group this time period is reduced to at least 28 days
16 & 17 year olds
|
Dose |
Have you had COVID? |
When you can get your vaccine |
|---|---|---|
|
First dose |
No recent COVID infection |
Get your first dose now |
|
First dose |
Confirmed Covid Infection in last 12 weeks (28 days for PG 4, 6, & 19) |
Wait until 12 weeks or more (28 days for PG 4, 6 or 19) have passed since you tested positive or first symptom |
|
Second dose |
No recent COVID infection |
At least 12 weeks after your first dose (Unless in PG 4, 6 or 19 in which case 8 weeks) |
|
Second dose |
Confirmed Infection in last 12 weeks (8 weeks for PG 4, 6, & 19) since first dose |
Wait until 12 weeks or more have passed since you tested positive or first symptom, but no earlier than 12 weeks from your first dose. If you are in PG 4, 6 or 19 - 28 days since first symptom or positive test but no earlier than 8 weeks from your first dose. |
Over 18 years and above
|
Dose |
Have you had COVID? |
When you can get your vaccine |
|---|---|---|
|
First dose |
No recent COVID infection |
Get your first dose now |
|
First dose |
Confirmed Covid Infection in last 28 days |
Wait until 28 days have passed since you tested positive or first symptom |
|
Second dose |
No recent COVID infection |
At least 8 weeks after your first dose |
|
Second dose |
Confirmed Covid Infection in last 28 days |
Wait until 28 days or more have passed since you tested positive or first symptom, but no earlier than 8 weeks from your first dose. |
| Booster dose |
No recent Covid-19 infection |
You will be contacted by the Covid Vaccination Service by letter |
| Booster dose |
Confirmed Covid-19 infection in the last 28 days |
You will be contacted by the Covid Vaccination Service by letter |