COVID-19: 75s and over urged to top up protection this spring
- National Booking System opens for COVID-19 vaccinations spring/summer 2025.
- NHS offers COVID-19 vaccines to people who are at increased risk of serious illness from the virus – including those aged 75 and over (by 17 June 2025).
- Residents of care homes for older adults, and those with a weakened immune system urged to top up protection.
- The vaccine has saved countless lives, prevented thousands from needing to go to hospital and helped us to live with the virus without fear or restrictions.
Top up your protection against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated this spring if you are eligible. Those at increased risk from severe illness can get the vaccine, including those aged 75 or over (on 17 June 2025), people with a weakened immune system or who live in an older adult care home. Those eligible will be able book from 25 March, for appointments from 1 April.
If eligible, you do not need to wait for an invitation to book your vaccine. To book, please visit the NHS App, the NHS website or call 119 for free. You may also be able to visit a walk-in site which does not require a booking.
Don’t get caught out. If you or your child are eligible, make sure you get any extra protection you need this spring. Get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Councillor John Merry, Lead Member for Social Care and Mental Health at Salford City Council said: “Long COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even life threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system. The COVID-19 vaccines provide good protection against severe disease, hospitalisation and can protect those most vulnerable from death.
“The vaccine has saved countless lives in Salford, prevented thousands from needing to go to hospital and helped us to live with the virus without fear or restrictions. The NHS will be sending out invitations, but you do not need to be invited to book your COVID-19 spring vaccine so please do take up the offer when you receive it.”
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.
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Councillor John Merry is the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health. He is also the Deputy City Mayor with .responsibility for LGA and Key Cities