There are 3 types of booster for the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine:
• A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available for everyone aged 16 and over, and some children aged 12 to 15, who have had a 2nd dose of the vaccine at least 3 months ago.
• A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone who had a severely weakened immune system when they had their first 2 doses and who had an additional primary dose (3rd dose) of the vaccine at least 3 months ago.
• A spring booster of the COVID-19 vaccine is available to people aged 75 and over, people who live in a care home for older people, or people aged 12 and over who have a weakened immune system.
If you have not had a booster dose yet, you’re still eligible and can book anytime.
Please note: If you’ve had a positive COVID-19 test, you need to wait before getting the COVID-19 vaccine. People aged 18 and over, and eligible children aged 12 to 15, need to wait 4 weeks. Most young people aged 16 and 17 need to wait 12 weeks. If you or your child have symptoms of COVID-19, but have not had a test, you should wait until your symptoms are better before you get the vaccine. You can talk to a healthcare professional at the vaccination site about this.
You can book on line through the national booking system or call 119. Details of the local and national Covid 19 sites are below.
For more information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Kent and Medway please click here.
