The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that the Spring booster should be offered to:
- Adults aged 75 years and over (including those who turn 75 yrs by 30th June 2026)
- Residents in older adult care homes
- Individuals who are immunosuppressed
- Our care home residents and eligible housebound patients will be contacted by the practice once visit dates have been confirmed.
Eligible patients will be invited to book via:
- A self‑booking link sent by text message, or
- A letter, if no mobile number is recorded
Eligible patients will be contacted during early April, so please remain vigilant for your opportunity to book your appointment with us.
Why the spring booster is important
Viruses change, and immunity reduces over time — even if you’ve had COVID‑19 before or received previous vaccine doses. The COVID‑19 vaccine is offered to help protect those most at risk.
Getting the COVID‑19 vaccine can:
- reduce your risk of severe symptoms
- help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID‑19
- reduce your risk of hospital admission or death
- provide protection against different types of COVID‑19 virus
COVID‑19 vaccination remains an important part of protecting yourself if you’re at increased risk of serious illness. [nhs.uk]
Weakened immune system – what does this include?
You may be eligible for a spring COVID‑19 vaccine if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment. This can include people who:
- have or have had blood cancer (such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma)
- have had an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant
- have HIV
- have a genetic immune disorder (for example severe combined immunodeficiency – SCID)
- are having or have recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy
- are taking steroid medication (depending on the dose)
- are on long‑term immunosuppressive treatment for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), scleroderma or psoriasis
More information
For the most up‑to‑date national guidance, including vaccine safety and side effects, please visit:
- NHS COVID‑19 vaccine information:
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/
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