NHS Covid-19 Booster
Seasonal boosters of the Covid-19 vaccine are being made available to certain groups of people. These groups have been identified according to their vulnerability. If you’ve been invited for a booster dose it is important that you take it. If you don’t want to visit a mass vaccination centre, our pharmacy teams can provide you with your booster dose, or in some cases a first dose at your local Pharmacy+Health branch. eBookings for Covid vaccines have to be made via the NHS systems not Pharmacy+Health
Who should have the seasonal Covid-19 booster?
Seasonal Covid-19 boosters are being offered to those groups who need it the most. These groups have been defined by both age and vulnerability.
Who is eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccine:
- You are 75 years or over (you need to be 75 years old by 30 June 2024)
- You are 18 to 74 years old and have a weakened immune system
- Live in a care home for older adults
A full list of those who are eligible can be found on the NHS Website.
If you think you are eligible but have not received an invitation, get in touch with your local branch of Pharmacy+Health.
How to book
We are currently unable to take walk-ins, appointments are to be made through the NHS website in advance.
If you’ve been invited for a seasonal Covid-19 booster, you’ll need to make an appointment via the official NHS Covid vaccination online booking service.
If you’re eligible, please can book an appointment if it has been at least three months since your last dose of the vaccine.
Those with severely weakened immune systems are advised to get an additional primary dose before they get a booster.
How it works
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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 now. 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.rnrnYou can get any of these doses from your local Pharmacy+Health branch. You will need to book your appointment using the Covid-19 booking system.
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
You are advised to rest and take paracetamol to help you feel better.
According to the NHS, it is safe to have your Covid-19 booster at the same time as your seasonal flu jab. If you are eligible, you can also book to get your free NHS flu jab from your local Pharmacy+Health branch.rnrnGet in touch with your local branch and they’ll help you to coordinate an appointment at the same time as your booked Covid-19 booster.