Don't let your protection fade. Find out what you're eligible for and how to arrange your vaccination appointment.
Vaccine drop-in clinics
Local NHS health boards are now offering drop-in clinics for coronavirus vaccinations. You can check your health board's website or social media for local information.
Book an appointment
If you'd prefer to book an appointment, you can log in to the online booking portal using your unique username and password. This is the same as you had for your previous doses of the coronavirus vaccine. Or phone the national vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013 to book an appointment.
You can rearrange your appointment if the time or day doesn't suit you.
The coronavirus vaccine should be given at least 12 weeks after your last dose.
Choosing how you'd like to be contacted
You can now update your contact details and your preferred method of contact on the online portal. If you select to receive future correspondence about your coronavirus and flu vaccines by email or SMS then you will no longer receive future letters with this information.
Watch a video explaining how to update your contact details and communication preferences
NHS Shetland
NHS Shetland are following local arrangements for spring boosters. For more information visit their website or social media.
The offer of a first and second dose for people aged 5 to 49 years who are not at higher risk of severe coronavirus ends in Scotland on 30 June 2023. Please come forward as soon as possible if you haven’t already had these. You can book an appointment online or phone the national vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013.
Who is eligible for the spring booster?
NHS Scotland recommends you have the spring booster this year if you:
- are aged 75 years or over (by 30 June 2023)
- live in a care home for older adults
- are aged 5 years or over (by 1 April 2023) and have a weakened immune system
If you're not sure, answer a few questions in our self-help guide to find out if you're eligible.
Self-help guide
If you're unwell on the day of your appointment
If you’re unwell, wait until you’ve recovered to have your coronavirus vaccine. You should not attend an appointment if you have a fever or think you might be infectious to others.
COVID 19 vaccine
Information about the coronavirus vaccine, including how many doses you'll be offered and possible side effects
Spring booster leaflets
Leaflets about the spring coronavirus (COVID-19) booster
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
Local health board vaccination information
Check your local health board's website for drop-in clinics in your area
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
Data, privacy and ethics
Information about NHS Scotland coronavirus vaccination including privacy and transparency
Help with booking
How to rearrange your appointment
How to recover your 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.
How to update your personal details and communication preferences
Other vaccines
If eligible, you may also be offered a pneumococcal vaccine at your appointment.
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.