Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered on the NHS to people at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people at increased risk from COVID-19.
You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine if you:
- are aged 75 or over
- are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- live in a care home for older adults
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine
If you're eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine, you can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App now.
Vaccination appointments will take place from 1 April 2025.
From 1 April 2025, you may also be able to get vaccinated at:
- a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site
- a local service, such as a community pharmacy or your GP surgery
- your care home (if you live in a care home)
You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment.
Walk-in vaccination sites in Cheshire and Merseyside
Use this service to find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site at a pharmacy. If you’re eligible, you can get a COVID-19 vaccination without an appointment.
The Living Well Bus operates on a fully drop in basis and provides routine UK immunisations (excluding RSV), health checks, and mental wellbeing support.
Please check the eligible cohorts for each clinic before attending.