NHS COVID-19 Booster
You may be able to get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine this autumn if you’re at increased risk from COVID-19 or depending on your age.
Seasonal boosters of the COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to certain groups of people. These groups will have been identified according to their vulnerability. If you’re invited for a booster dose it is important that you take it.
Online bookings for COVID -19 vaccines have to be made via the NHS systems via the orange button. Once you click you will be redirected to the NHS portal where you can book an appointment at your nearest Pharmacy+Health branch.
Our pharmacy teams will provide you with your booster dose, or in some cases a first dose at your local Pharmacy+Health branch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone in the UK aged over 5 years is entitled to a first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have not yet received these it is strongly advised that you book your appointment once the booking system is open. Those over 18 and some children aged 12–16 are also entitled to a booster dose, with some groups also eligible for a further seasonal booster dose. (This is to be confirmed in October 2024 once the updated national protocol is released). You can get any of these doses from your local Pharmacy+Health branch. You will need to book your appointment using the NHS COVID-19 booking system.
No. You should wait to be vaccinated to avoid potentially exposing healthcare personnel and others during the vaccination visit.
But then you should get a COVID-19 vaccine especially if you had a COVID-19 infection. This is because people who already had COVID-19 and do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more likely to get COVID-19 again.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover provides added protection. You may consider delaying your vaccine by 3 months.
As with your previous dose, the common side effects are the same for all COVID-19 vaccines, including the updated vaccines being used this spring and include:
- Having a painful, heavy feeling and tenderness in the arm where you had your injection – this tends to be worst around 1 to 2 days after the vaccine
- Feeling tired
- headache
- General aches or mild flu-like symptoms
Some people may be eligible for both flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines. If you are offered both vaccines, it’s safe to have them at the same time – according to the NHS.
If you are eligible, you can book both vaccines together on the portal. During your appointment at your local Pharmacy+Health branch, our team will coordinate to help you receive both at the same time.