Covid-19 and kidney disease

Stay up to date with information about Covid-19 treatments, vaccines and risks when you are living with kidney disease.

Latest update: 14 April 2026

The Covid-19 seasonal 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, help you recover more quickly if you catch Covid-19, help protect against different types of the virus and help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from Covid-19.

Spring Covid-19 vaccinations are now being offered to the following groups of people:

  • people aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 30 June 2026)
  • people aged 6 months to 74 years who have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
  • people who live in a care home for older adults

If you're eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, the NHS will contact you with information about how to access appointments.

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