People in the groups below can get a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
If you have not booked your appointments yet, you’re still eligible and can book anytime.
People aged 16 and over
You can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re aged 16 or over.
You can book appointments at a larger vaccination centre or pharmacy now, or wait to be invited to go to a local NHS service.
Book your COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Children aged 12 to 15
All children aged 12 to 15 can get a 1st dose and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (including children who turn 12 on the date of vaccination).
Most children can:
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get their vaccine at school
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book their COVID-19 vaccination appointments online for an appointment at a vaccination centre or pharmacy
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find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site to get vaccinated without needing an appointment
Find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15
Children at high risk from COVID-19
Some children aged 12 to 15 are considered at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 if either:
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they live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)
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they have a condition that means they’re at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19
Conditions that mean they may be at high risk are:
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a severe problem with the brain or nerves, such as cerebral palsy
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Down’s syndrome
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severe or multiple learning disabilities (or they’re on the learning disability register)
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a condition that means they’re more likely to get infections (such as some genetic conditions or types of cancer)
Those who are considered at high risk will be contacted by a local NHS service such as a GP surgery to arrange their appointments.
More information
Find out more about COVID-19 vaccination for children and young people on GOV.UK
People with a weakened immune system
A 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is being offered to people aged 12 and over who had a weakened immune system when they had their first 2 doses.
This includes people who had or have:
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a blood cancer (such as leukaemia or lymphoma)
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a weakened immune system due to a treatment (such as steroid medicine, biological therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy)
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an organ or bone marrow transplant
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a condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections
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a condition or treatment your specialist advises makes you eligible for a 3rd dose
If you’re eligible for a 3rd dose, the NHS will let you know when and where to have the vaccine.
Find out more about the COVID-19 3rd dose for people with a weakened immune system
Information:
The 3rd dose for people with a weakened immune system is not a booster dose.
source:Who can get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
