Overview
- People aged 75 and over, including those turning 75 by January 31, 2026, and residents of older adult care homes are eligible for a free NHS Covid vaccination.
- Eligibility also covers those aged six months to 74 with weakened immune systems, including people on long-term immunosuppressive treatment or steroid medication depending on dosage.
- Examples cited by UKHSA include recent chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy, organ or stem cell transplant, HIV, genetic immune disorders such as SCID, and blood cancers like lymphoma, myeloma or leukaemia.
- UKHSA urged eligible people to check eligibility and book appointments online or via the NHS App, sharing the message in a post on X.
- Officials noted the published list is a summary and advised individuals to confirm their status with their GP or specialist.