2. Who can have the COVID-19 vaccine and when?
Anyone who is eligible for a vaccination can book an appointment online at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination. People who can’t access the online service can phone 119 for free.
There are a range of options locally, including special pop up clinics and a walk in clinic at Trinity Methodist Church, Bramhall. Full details in sections 1, 3 and 4 of this page.
Anyone 75 or over and those 12 or over with a weakened immune system can get their second booster, also known as Spring booster, if around six months have passed since a first booster.
Those 18 years old and over can have a first, second or booster vaccination. There should be a gap of 8 weeks between a first and second vaccination and 3 months (91 days) between the second and the booster vaccinations. If an individual has tested positive for COVID-19, vaccinations can only be given if it has been 28 clear days since that positive test.
Those who are 16 or 17 years old can have a first, second or booster vaccination. 3 months (91 days) must have passed since the previous vaccination in order to have the next one. If an individual has tested positive for COVID-19, vaccinations can only be given if it has been 12 clear weeks since that positive test.
Anyone 12 to 15 years old can have a first or second vaccination. 3 months (91 days) must have passed since the previous vaccination in order to have the next one. If an individual has tested positive for COVID-19, vaccinations can only be given if it has been 12 clear weeks since that positive test. This group is not currently eligible for a booster vaccine.
5 to 11 year olds in a clinical risk group or who live with someone who is in immunosuppressed are eligible to have two 10 microgram doses of the Pfizer vaccine eight weeks apart (a third of the amount used for adult vaccinations). If an individual has tested positive for COVID-19, vaccinations can only be given if it has been 12 clear weeks since that positive test. This group is not currently eligible for a booster vaccination.
5 to 11 year olds with no underlying health conditions: All children aged 5-11 with no underlying health conditions are now being are being offered two smaller doses of the vaccine, with at least 12 weeks required between doses. This follows the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). This group is not currently eligible for a booster vaccination. The One Stockport Hub (details in section 1) is able to vaccinate these children at specially arranged clinics. The National Booking Service also has bookable appointments, including at Trinity Methodist Church (see section 1), via the National Booking Service at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.