Covid Autumn Booster

Service Description

Autumn-winter booster doses will be available soon. Groups recommended to get a COVID-19 vaccine in autumn/winter 2025/2026 • 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: o 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 ≥ 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 2025/2026. Anyone aged over 18 years who is not in any of the groups listed above, can get a COVID-19 vaccine in autumn/winter 2025/2026 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 Side effects may include: pain in your arm (or arms) where you had the vaccines fatigue (feeling tired) headache muscle aches and pain If you feel uncomfortable, take paracetamol or ibuprofen following the instructions on the box or leaflet. After your COVID-19 booster dose You need to wait in the clinic for 15 minutes after the vaccine. This is to make sure that you feel well before you leave. If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) in the past, you may need to wait 30 minutes. Get medical care immediately if you: have difficulty breathing feel dizzy have a fast heartbeat have a skin rash These could be a sign of an allergic reaction. But serious allergic reactions are rare.