Spring coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to help protect you from serious illness this spring

Check if you’re eligible

NHS Scotland recommends you have the spring vaccine this year if you:

  • are aged 75 years and over on 30 June 2024 (i.e. born on or before 30 June 1949)
  • live in a care home for older adults
  • are aged 6 months or over (by or on 31 March 2024) and have a weakened immune system

If you’re eligible, you should now have received an invitation to attend or book an appointment via letter, text or email.

If you’re eligible and haven’t yet had your coronavirus spring vaccine, it’s not too late.

You can get your vaccine by:

If you need to book or rearrange an appointment for your child who is aged 11 or under, please phone 0800 030 8013.

Appointments for the coronavirus spring vaccine are available until 30 June 2024.

Although carers and people who live with individuals who have a weakened immune system were offered vaccination in winter 2023, they are not eligible for the coronavirus vaccine this spring. This is to allow NHS Scotland to prioritise those most at risk.

Online booking portal

You can log in to book using your unique username and password. This is the same as you had for your previous doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

Rearranging your appointment

How to rearrange your appointment

You can rearrange your appointment if the time or day doesn’t suit you.

If you’re ill on the day

You no longer need to wait for a specific amount of time after confirmed coronavirus infection to have your vaccine. However, if you’re unwell, wait until you’ve recovered to have your vaccine. You should not attend an appointment if you have a fever or think you might be infectious to others.

Help with booking

What if I’ve never logged in before?

Even if you have never logged in before, you can find your username on your appointment letter or by using the ‘Get your username’ option.

You can then set up a password by selecting the new user option to register.

Can I book by phone instead?

The easiest way to book an appointment is online. It takes just a few minutes. Please be aware the helpline only has access to the same appointments on the portal. However, you can phone the national vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013 to book your appointment.

How do I recover my username and password?

If you’ve lost or forgotten your username, you can recover it by selecting the ‘Get your username’ option.

If you’ve lost or forgotten your password, you can recover it by selecting the ‘Forgotten your password’ option.

Why am I being asked to verify my email address/mobile number on the online booking portal?

When you log onto the booking portal, you may be asked to verify your email address or mobile number. This makes sure we have the most up-to-date contact details to send you reminders for upcoming vaccination appointments or clinic cancellations.

Other vaccines

NHS Scotland offers a range of other vaccinations to people at different stages in their life. Find out about these vaccines, and the diseases they protect against, and when they’ll be offered.