Covid-19 vaccinations
Those at increased risk from severe illness can get the vaccine, including those aged 75 or over, people with a weakened immune system or who live in an older adult care home. Those eligible will be able book from 1 September 2025 for appointments from 1 October 2025.
For more information about booking a vaccination you can visit NHS Covid Vaccination Services
Covid-19 vaccination FAQs
General questions
Who can help me with questions about my vaccination record?
The Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS) aims to resolve missing or incorrect vaccination records for people vaccinated in England who have a current NHS number and are registered with a GP practice in England.
If you believe there is missing or incorrect COVID-19 vaccination data on your record, please call 119 and ask the call agent to make a referral to the VDRS team on your behalf. The VDRS team will then contact you within 5 working days.
Please note: 119 and VDRS call agents will not provide clinical advice and cannot assist with queries related to vaccinations received overseas. If the query relates to personal information that is incorrect on your patient record (e.g. name, address), please contact your GP practice to update this.
I have a specific question about the vaccine. Is there a way of getting this answered?
Information about the vaccine is available online on the NHS website and also the Gov.uk website.
Are the Covid-19 vaccines suitable for vegans?
None of the ingredients for any of the vaccines contain components of animal origin.
The Vegan Society has stated:
‘The definition of veganism recognises that it is not always possible or practicable for vegans to avoid participating in animal use, which is particularly relevant to medical situations.
In the case of Covid-19, vaccination will play a fundamental role in tackling the pandemic and saving lives. As there is currently a legal requirement that all vaccines are tested on animals, at this point in time it is impossible to have a vaccine that has been created without animal use.
The Vegan Society encourages vegans to look after their health and that of others, to continue to be effective advocates for veganism and other animals.
Can’t find answers to your question? More Covid-19 vaccination FAQs can be found on the NHS website.
Press releases and stakeholder briefings about the Covid-19 vaccine
We have been issuing a steady stream of updates as the vaccination programme progresses, you can read everything in the news and events section on our website.