COVID-19 vaccinations spring/summer 2025
Top up your protection against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated this spring if you are eligible.
COVID-19 can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. You can get the vaccine if you’re at increased risk from severe illness.
This includes people aged 75 or over, people with a weakened immune system or those who live in an older adult care home.
Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine?
You can get a COVID-19 vaccine if you:
- are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 17 June 2025)
- are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- live in a care home for older adults
You may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment. This can include if you:
- have or had blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
- have had an organ transplant, bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant
- have HIV
- have a genetic disorder that affects your immune system, such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- are having or recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy
- are taking steroid medicine (depending on the dose)
- are having long term immunosuppressive treatment for a condition such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), scleroderma or psoriasis
This list is a summary and does not include everything. Speak to your local pharmacy, GP surgery or specialist if you’re not sure if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine
There are several ways you can get you COVID jab.
If you’re eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine, you can:
You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment.
You can also get vaccinated at:
- a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site – no appointment is needed
- a local service, such as a community pharmacy or your GP surgery
- your care home (if you live in a care home)
You can call the Greater Manchester Care Gateway Team on 0161 947 0770 or 0800 092 4020 if you need help to find a walk-in site.
