COVID-19-Vaccination-Programme

The vaccination programme in north east London

We are vaccinating those aged 5 and above with first and second doses, and everyone aged 16 and above with first, second and booster doses.

You do not need to wait to be contacted by the NHS to book your vaccination.

All children aged 5-11 can book a first (or second dose after 8 weeks) of vaccine using the national booking system, calling 119, or where possible, book directly with, or walk into, a local vaccination centre - Full details of where and how you can do this are here. Parents will be written to explain vaccination for 5-11 year olds.

A spring booster vaccine is now available to those aged 75 and over, older care home residents, and those over 12 who are immunosuppressed.The NHS will contact those who are eligible to make a spring booster appointment, so people should wait until they hear from the NHS. The NHS will prioritise those whose clinical need is greatest, as it has throughout, starting with those who have had a bigger gap since their last dose, then working through the cohort to invite others who have waited less time. Everyone who is eligible will be offered a top up between three and six months over the spring and early summer.

Everyone aged 12 and over can book your first or second dose of vaccine using the national booking system, calling 119, or where possible, book directly with, or walk into, a local vaccination centre - Full details of where and how you can do this are here.

Anyone aged 16 and over is eligible for a booster jab from 91 days after your second dose and you can book your vaccine using the national booking system, or by calling 119. You can also, where possible, book directly with, or walk into, a local vaccination centre - Full details of where and how you can do this are here.
Boosters are also available to young people aged 12-15 years old who are in a clinical risk group, who are severely immunosuppressed, or who are a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed, from 91 days following their last dose of the primary vaccination course (this is 3 doses for those who are severely immunosuppressed). You can where possible, book directly with, or walk into, a local vaccination centre - Full details of where and how you can do this are here.
If you are 16 or over, immunosuppressed and eligible for a third primary Covid-19 vaccine dose you can book your vaccine using the national booking system. Children and young people aged 12 to 17 can get a third dose at a walk-in vaccination site if they have a letter from a GP or hospital confirming their eligibility.
If you live or work in a care home and haven't been vaccinated please speak to your manager

You can find information on the vaccine in different languages here.

This graphic outlines who is eligible for what vaccine by age.

Book your vaccine on the national booking system today!

For more information about booking your vaccine, including how to get your NHS number click here.

Ramadan and the vaccine

You can find the latest NHS advice on the vaccine and staying healthy during the holy month here.

Do you have questions about the Covid-19 vaccine?

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All children aged 5-11 can book a first (or second dose after 8 weeks) of vaccine using the national booking system, calling 119, or where possible, book directly with, or walk into, a local vaccination centre - Full details of where and how you can do this are here. Parents will be written to explain vaccination for 5-11 year olds.

A spring booster vaccine is now available to those aged 75 and over, older care home residents, and those over 12 who are immunosuppressed.

The NHS will contact those who are eligible to make a spring booster appointment, so people should wait until they hear from the NHS. The NHS will prioritise those whose clinical need is greatest, as it has throughout, starting with those who have had a bigger gap since their last dose, then working through the cohort to invite others who have waited less time. Everyone who is eligible will be offered a top up between three and six months over the spring and early summer.

Testing for COVID-19

For the latest information on getting tested for COVID-19 click here.

Links to trusted information from national and official resources

The GOV.UK website hosts a range of information materials including:

patient information leaflets for women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, a guide for older adults and what to expect after vaccination
guidance for the vaccination programme
consent forms that we will be using
details about the priority groups from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

The NHS.UK website provides information on who can get the vaccine, safety and effectiveness and side effects.

Detailed information about the vaccines along with conditions of authorisation, detailed patient information and confirmation on the ingredients is available using the following links. This also includes detailed ingredients (excipients) lists and clearly set out that the vaccines do not contain any meat derivatives or porcine products or material of foetal or animal origin.

British Islamic Medical Association on the Covid-19 vaccine

A statement from the British Islamic Medical Association on their recommendations on the Covid-19 vaccine for the British Muslim community.

Accessible information

The NHS have recently published a general film on vaccinations for people with a learning disability and autistic people. The film was produced following feedback from stakeholders about confusion over vaccines amongst people with a learning disability and autistic people. The format of the film is national adviser Katie Matthews asking national clinical director Dr Roger Banks a series of questions about vaccinations. Five shorter social media clips are also available to download and use here.

Please visit this page to download easy-read guides providing information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and vaccination.

Beware of scams

To protect yourself and your family members from fraud and criminals, remember the following points:

The vaccine is only available on the NHS and is free .
The NHS will never ask for payment or bank details to confirm or book your vaccine.
Right now we are not making house calls to deliver or discuss the vaccine. Anyone offering this now is probably committing a crime.

Find out more about covid related scams and what to do here.

You can help

As your local NHS works hard to deliver the vaccination programme for north east London please remember that you have an important part to play:

please attend your booked appointments;
follow all the guidance to control the virus and save lives.

It is really important that you make sure you stay safe and follow guidance on washing hands, covering your face and keeping your distance from other people. Your NHS services are really stretched at the moment, we need to you to protect yourself, your family, friends and others, and your NHS.

The latest national guidance on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe is available here.