Who is eligble for the COVID-19 vaccine?
A full list of who can get vaccinated is available on the NHS website. It includes the following children and young people:
- 5 to 11 year olds - can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
- 12 to 15 year olds - can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and some can get a booster dose
- 16 and 17 year olds - can get a 1st and 2nd dose and booster of the COVID-19 vaccine
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine
All vaccine sites and who can attend are listed on this page.
Tested positive for coronavirus recently?
All 12 to 17 year olds must leave 12 weeks (84 days) after testing positive for COVID-19 or 12 weeks after their symptoms started, before getting the vaccine. Some teens who are at high-risk from COVID-19 need to wait 4 weeks (28 days) before getting their vaccine.
Useful information
Only read and download trusted sources of information, here are a few example we recommend you read/download:
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gov.uk guide for children and young people and the vaccine - including who is eligible, the vaccine, side effects and how COVID-19 spreads (or you can download this printable leaflet)
- gov.uk 'What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination - advice for children and young people (or download this printable leaflet)
- NHS.uk have included lots of information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Everything COVID has been designed by young people for young people - you can learn more about the vaccine, get answers to your questions and when ready, organise your jab locally.
- Are you pregnant or might be, or worried about your fertility in the future – read more about the vaccine here
