COVID-19 Vaccination

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus.

The vaccine rollout is being managed by the NHS.

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Key facts about the vaccine

The vaccine is safe and effective and has been thoroughly tested.
A booster dose is now available to further strengthen your immunity
Even if you've had the vaccine, you'll still need to follow current safety guidance
A single vaccine is now available to young people aged 12 to 15
Vaccinations are available to all people aged 16 or over

You will need two injections, taken eight to twelve weeks apart
The vaccine rollout is managed by the NHS, not the council
Fully vaccinated means that you have been vaccinated with an MHRA approved COVID-19 vaccine in the UK, and at least 14 days have passed since you received the recommended (two) doses of that vaccine
You cannot pay privately for a vaccine

Vaccinations for children aged 12 to 15

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. One dose is being offered to children aged 12 to 15 to give them the best protection against COVID-19.

Vaccinations for people aged 16 or over

You can get a first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if you're aged 16 or over.

You can book appointments at a larger vaccination centre or pharmacy now, or wait to be invited to go to a local NHS service.

Book your COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

Booster vaccines

A booster will help improve the long-term protection you have from the first two doses of the vaccine and help prevent any serious illness related to COVID-19.

Please note: You can only have a booster three months after you received your second vaccine.

Plan B and NHS COVID-19 Passes

As of Wednesday, 15 December 2021, certain venues and events are now required by law to check that all visitors aged 18 years or over can prove one of the following via the NHS COVID-19 Pass.

Vaccinations and pregnancy

You can also be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) if:

you're pregnant or think you might be
you're breastfeeding
you're trying for a baby or might get pregnant in the future.

Vaccine scams

Unfortunately, some people are receiving fraudulent calls and text messages offering the COVID-19 vaccination. Please remember, the vaccine is only available from the NHS and the NHS will contact you when it is your turn.

The NHS will:

NEVER ask you to press a button on your keypad or send a text asking you to confirm you want the vaccine - this would result in a charge being applied to your phone bill
NEVER ask for payment for the vaccine or for your bank details
NEVER arrive unannounced at a person's home offering a vaccination particularly in exchange for payment.

The BBC also has a useful article about current COVID-19 scams.

More information

Easy read: Vaccination guide - GOV.UK

Leaflet - A guide for adults - NHS (pdf)

Read about what will happen at your appointment on the NHS website