Spring COVID-19 vaccinations
The eligible groups of people this spring include residents in care homes for older people, those aged 75 and over and immunosuppressed individuals aged 6 months and over.
Housebound patients and those living in care homes are the first to receive their top-ups with teams starting to administer vaccines from Monday 15 April 2024. They will continue to vaccinate in care homes across LLR throughout May and June.
All eligible people will be invited for a vaccination by the NHS. Appointments can be booked from Monday 15 April 2024 with vaccine appointments being available from 22 April onwards in GP practices, pharmacies and at walk-in clinics.
There are several ways to get your booster this Spring:
- Book an appointment at a pharmacy or regional hospital clinic* using the National Booking service website or by calling 119.
- Book an appointment at your GP practice - Rutland practices will invite you to book a slot at one of their vaccination clinics. (Note that you cannot make a booking for your GP practice using the national booking service).
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For vaccinations without an appointment you can use the online walk-in clinic finder for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
*The Leicester Royal Infirmary will also be providing vaccination clinics for immunosuppressed children aged 6 months to 11 years of age which can all be booked using the National Booking System or by calling 119.
Who is eligible?
The following people are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine:
- aged 75 years old or over
- live in a care home for older adults
- aged 6 months old or over and have a weakened immune system
There must also be a gap of at least three months since your last COVID-19 vaccination.
Unpaid carers are not eligible for this round of COVID-19 vaccinations (unless eligible for the top-up themselves as above).
Your NHS App provides details and dates of your previous COVID-19 vaccinations or you can check with your GP practice.
The immunity you have built up from previous vaccinations reduces over time so it’s important to boost your protection regularly to protect against becoming seriously unwell.
Older people and those with weakened immune systems are affected more by COVID-19 and it’s why you are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
