Covid-19 vaccination
Here you will find all the latest information you need about getting your COVID-19 vaccination Somerset.
The following groups of people can get a further COVID-19 vaccination this spring:
- adults aged 75 and over
- residents in a care home for older adults
- people aged 6 months and over who have a weakened immune system.
COVID-19 appointments will be available to book via your GP surgery, or via a vaccination centre.
The online National Booking Service and 119 phone lines open on the 15th of April.
You cannot book an appointment via our community hospitals, NHS Somerset or our PALs line.
Use the national walk-in finder website to search for a pharmacy near you offering vaccinations.
Thank you again for your patience, and if a suitable appointment isn't available at first, please keep trying. We are adding appointments daily.
We'd like to reassure you that there will be enough appointments for everyone eligible to get their vaccines this Spring.
Vaccinations
Somerset COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Spring 2024
For some, particularly older people and those with a weakened immune system, COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even life-threatening. COVID-19 vaccines offered by the NHS provide protection against the virus and help reduce the risk of serious illness. The vaccine has saved countless lives, prevented thousands from needing to go to hospital and helped us to live with the virus without fear or restrictions.
Protection against COVID-19 (either from catching the virus or from a previous vaccination) can fade over time and the virus can change so if you are at higher risk of severe illness it is important that you top up your protection.
In line with expert advice, this spring the NHS is offering COVID-19 vaccines to people who are at increased risk of serious illness from the virus – including those aged 75 and over (by 30 June 2024), residents of care homes for older adults, and those with a weakened immune system.
Vaccinations will begin on 15th April for residents in care homes for older adults and eligible housebound people. All other eligible people will be able to book their appointment from 15 April, to take place from 22nd April. Spring vaccinations will be available until 30 June 2024.
The NHS will be inviting those eligible, but you do not need to wait for an invitation to book your vaccine. Booking a spring COVID-19 vaccine is simple and easy if you are eligible:
- Download the NHS App and make an appointment
- Visit nhs.uk/get-vaccine
- Call 119 for free if you can’t get online (translators are available)
Some areas also offer convenient walk-in options – to find out what is available visit, www.nhs.uk/covid-walk-in.
Getting your COVID-19 vaccine is very convenient, with thousands of appointments available across the country every day at more sites (usually pharmacies and GP practices) than ever before for a spring campaign.
If you or your child are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this spring, make sure you come forward for this extra protection.
You can find out the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine at www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination
If you or someone you know is housebound and waiting to hear from the NHS about the COVID-19 vaccination, we want to reassure you that the NHS will be in touch to arrange your visit. You don't need to get in touch unless you are concerned you may not be registered as housebound.
If a suitable appointment isn't available at first, please keep trying. We are adding appointments daily.
We'd like to reassure you that there will be enough appointments for everyone eligible to get their vaccines this spring.
