Spring 2026 COVID-19 Vaccinations – What You Need to Know

COVID-19 is still here. It spreads easily all year round. For many people, it causes mild illness. But it can still be serious. It can even be life threatening, especially for older people and those with a weak immune system.

Who can get the vaccine?

The spring 2026 vaccine is for people at higher risk:

• Adults aged 75 and over (including those who turn 75 by 30 June 2026)
• People who live in a care home for older adults
• Anyone aged 6 months and over with a weak immune system

Why the spring vaccine is important

Your protection against COVID-19 can fade over time. This can happen after an infection or a vaccine. The virus can also change. This means your body may not fight it as well as before.

If you are at higher risk, a booster can help top up your protection.

COVID-19 vaccines work well. They help stop serious illness. They also reduce the chance of going to hospital. They protect those most at risk from dying.

Data from the UK in spring 2025 showed this clearly. People who had the vaccine were about 50% less likely to go to hospital with COVID-19.

Vaccines have saved many lives. They have helped us live with COVID-19 in a safer way.

When to get your vaccine

You can get your vaccine between 13 April and 30 June 2026.

You may get an invite, but you do not need to wait. You can book as soon as you are ready.

How to book

It is quick and easy to get your vaccine. There are many appointments each day at GP surgeries and local pharmacies.

You can book in these ways:

• Use the NHS App
• Book online at the NHS website
• Go to a walk-in site
• Call 119 for free if you cannot get online (translators are available)
• Use text phone 18001 119 or the NHS British Sign Language service

Douglas Pharmacy in Gosforth are offering at-home vaccinations for eligible patients who are housebound. To arrange this, please contact Douglas Pharmacy directly.

Douglas Pharmacy
17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, NE3 4XN
0191 285 291
douglaspharmacygosforth@gmail.com

Find out more

You can find the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines on the NHS website.

If you are eligible, please come forward. A small step now can give you strong protection.