The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

Your best protection against coronavirus. NHS Scotland strongly recommends you get the vaccine when offered it.

The vaccines

The vaccines used to protect against coronavirus

Information about the vaccines, their ingredients, allergies and the vaccine you'll be offered

Side effects of the coronavirus vaccines

Common and less common side effects of the vaccines

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine for children aged 6 months to 11 years at higher risk of coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine for children aged 6 months to 11 years at higher risk of coronavirus

Pregnancy and the coronavirus vaccines

Important coronavirus vaccine information for people who are pregnant

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine and health conditions

Information for people who are at increased risk from coronavirus (COVID-19) due to a health condition or medical treatment.

Invitations and appointments

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines you're eligible for

Check how many doses you're offered and how to get them

Local health board vaccination information

Check your local health board's website for information in your area

Rearrange or opt-out of your vaccination appointment

How to change your appointment if the date, time or location is unsuitable or you want to opt-out of the current vaccination programme

Request support with interpretation, or get help with travelling to your appointment

How to access interpreter services or get help with transport for your vaccine appointment

After your vaccine

NHS Scotland COVID Status

The secure way to share your COVID Status

Leaflets, other languages and accessible formats

Coronavirus vaccine leaflets

Leaflets about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine including what to expect and vaccine ingredients

Winter vaccines leaflets

Leaflets about the coronavirus and flu vaccines and why they're being offered

Audio

Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in audio format

British Sign Language (BSL)

Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in BSL

Other languages

Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in other languages

Large print

Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in large print format

Easy Read

Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in Easy Read format

Data, privacy and ethics

Data, privacy and ethics

Information about NHS Scotland coronavirus vaccination including privacy and transparency