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COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Summary

If you have had Covid-19, you need to wait for the following time before having a vaccination:

  • 5-17s in highest risk groups – minimum of 4 weeks from when symptoms started/testing positive
  • Under 18s – minimum of 12 weeks from when symptoms started/testing positive
  • 18 and over – minimum of 4 weeks from when symptoms started/testing positive

5-11-year-olds who are clinically at risk or living with someone who is immunosuppressed

Vaccine and dose

  • Two doses
  • Pfizer (child dose of 10 micrograms)

When

  • (Starting from 31 Jan 22)  At least 8 weeks between doses. Please wait to be contacted.

Where

  • Selected GP practices (by invitation)
  • Clinics at selected vaccination centres (need letter from GP or consultant)
  • Guide for parents/guardians of children aged 5-11 years

12-15 year olds

Vaccine and dose

  • Two doses
  • Pfizer

When

  • At least 12 weeks between doses

Where

  • Clinics in schools
  • Invite from GP
  • Book using National Booking Service
  • Selected walk-in clinics

12-15 year olds who are clinically at risk or living with someone who is immunosuppressed

Vaccine and dose

  • Two doses + booster
  • Pfizer

When

  • At least 12 weeks between doses

Where

  • Invite from local GP vaccination service
  • Selected walk-in clinics (need a letter from GP or consultant)

16-17 year olds

Vaccine and dose

  • Two doses + booster
  • Pfizer

When

  • At least 12 weeks between doses

Where

  • Invite from GP
  • Book using National Booking Service
  • Selected walk-in clinics

18-39 year olds

Vaccine and dose

  • Two doses + booster
  • Pfizer or Moderna

When

  • At least 8 weeks between 1st and 2nd doses and 12 weeks between 2nd dose and booster

Where

  • Invite from GP
  • Book using National Booking Service
  • Selected walk-in clinics

40 year olds and over

Vaccine and dose

  • Two doses + booster
  • Doses 1 & 2 – AstraZeneca, Pfizer or Moderna
  • Booster – Pfizer or Moderna

When

  • At least 8 weeks between 1st and 2nd doses and 12 weeks between 2nd dose and booster

Where

  • Invite from GP
  • Book using National Booking Service
  • Walk-in clinics

Pregnant women

Vaccine and dose

  • Two doses + booster
  • Pfizer or Moderna

When

  • At least 8 weeks between 1st and 2nd doses and 12 weeks between 2nd dose and booster

Where

  • Invite from GP
  • Book using National Booking Service
  • Walk-in clinics

Immunosuppressed aged 12 and over

Vaccine and dose

  • Three doses + booster
  • 12-17 year olds – Pfizer
  • 18-39 year olds – Pfizer or Moderna
  • 40 year olds and over – AstraZeneca, Pfizer or Moderna

When

  • At least 8 weeks between doses one, two and three
  • 12 weeks between dose three and booster
  • Unless otherwise advised by a specialist

Where

  • Invite from GP or consultant
  • Walk-in clinics (need a letter from GP or consultant)