How to book your COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines are being offered to:

people aged 18 and over
people at high risk from COVID-19 (clinically extremely vulnerable)
people with a condition that puts them at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
people with a learning disability
people who live or work in care homes
health and social care workers
people who are a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19

You do not need to wait to be contacted if you're in a group listed above. You may be able to book your COVID-19 vaccination appointments online now.

If you did not book when you were contacted, you're still eligible and can book your appointments anytime.

How well do the COVID-19 vaccines work?

Anyone who gets COVID-19 can become seriously ill or have long-term effects (long COVID). The COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others.

Research has shown the vaccines:

significantly reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19
reduce your risk of getting symptoms of COVID-19
will help reduce your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19

The 1st dose should give you good protection from 3 or 4 weeks after you've had it. You need 2 doses for stronger and longer-lasting protection.

There is a chance you might still get or spread COVID-19 even if you have a vaccine, so it's important to continue to follow all social distancing guidance.

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