COVID Vaccinations

Who is eligible for the spring vaccination?


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NHS Scotland recommends you have a spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this year if you:

• are aged 75 years and over on 30 June 2024 (i.e. on or before 30 June 1949)
• live in a care home for older adults
• are aged 6 months or over (by or on 31 March 2024) and have a weakened immune system

It’s important to keep up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines as your level of protection may have faded since your last dose. Getting the vaccine this spring will top up your protection and help prevent you from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.

How will I get my appointment?

If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent information via letter, text or email about your appointment. Please wait to be contacted.

You’ll be able to rearrange your appointment online or by calling 0800 030 8013. If you need to book or reschedule an appointment for your child who is aged 11 or under, please call 0800 030 8013. It's not possible to use the online booking portal for this age group.

Step-by-step video guides are available to help with booking and rescheduling appointments, as well as updating your communications preference and retrieving your booking information. These can be located at www.nhsinform.scot/springvaccine.  

This programme will run until 30 June 2024.

For further information visit www.nhsinform.scot/springvaccine 
 
Information is also available in other languages and formats at www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccineleaflets.

If your child is wondering what will happen at their COVID-19 vaccine appointment, this video of Heather’s vaccine journey may help you explain what to expect.

For information on accessing our vaccination centres or assistance during your appointment please visit our Access and Assistance page.

If you are Power of Attorney or guardian of someone who has a vaccination appointment you can find advice here.

For any other queries which are not answered by the information above please call the national helpline on 0800 030 8013 in the first instance. If they are unable to help you can contact tay.vaxlocalenquiries@nhs.scot or call 01382 423108.