COVID-19 vaccination programme autumn

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COVID-19 vaccination programme autumn/winter 2026/2027 The aim of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is to offer year-round protection against severe disease in those that are at increased risk of hospitalisation, ICU admission and death from SARS-CoV-2 infection. To achieve this aim, vaccination once per year is recommended for most at-risk individuals. For those in whom immunity wanes more quickly, twice-yearly vaccination is recommended. COVID-19 vaccine available NIAC recommend antigenically updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for the autumn/winter programme in 2026/2027. The vaccine available for all age groups will be Comirnaty XFG manufactured by Pfizer. For those aged 12 years and older the vaccine is Comirnaty XFG 30 micrograms. Groups recommended to get a COVID-19 vaccine in autumn/winter 2026/2027 All aged 60 years and older All aged 18 years and older living in a long term care facility for older adults All aged 6 months and older with immunocompromise associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination All aged 6 months and older with a medical condition associated with a higher risk of hospitalisation, severe disease or death due to COVID-19: Cancer, Chronic heart disease, Chronic kidney disease, Chronic liver disease, Chronic neurological disease, Chronic respiratory disease, Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, including inherited metabolic disorders, Haemoglobinopathies, Body mass index 2 40kg/m2 , Serious mental health conditions, Children and adults with Down syndrome, Children with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorders Healthcare workers and pregnant women who are in the groups listed above are recommended to get a COVID-19 vaccine in autumn/winter 2026/2027. Anyone aged over 18 years who is not in any of the groups listed above, can get a COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, following discussion with a healthcare provider. There should be at least a 3 month interval between the last COVID-19 vaccine or the last COVID-19 infection before getting vaccinated. Outside of the autumn/winter COVID-19 vaccination programme, COVID-19 vaccines should also be available where clinically indicated, including but not limited to pregnancy, previously unvaccinated in eligible groups, or those commencing a new period of immunosuppression.