Latest update: 6 October 2025
You can get the winter COVID-19 vaccine if you:
- are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026)
- 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
The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It's important to top up your protection if you're eligible.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms; recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19; protect against different types of the virus and help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19.
Here is information from each UK country about their vaccine programme and how to access appointments:
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How does kidney disease affect my risk from Covid-19?
Find out about Covid-19 and kidney disease: risks of catching Covid-19, how it might affect you, precautions to take, and how to manage your risk
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Covid-19 vaccines
Information on the number of vaccines you're entitled to, and how to book them, if you are living with kidney disease
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What to do if you have Covid-19 symptoms or you have tested positive
Information on testing, self-isolation and Covid-19 treatments