Spring Covid-19 vaccine reminder

Eligible people in the Black Country are being reminded to come forward for their spring Covid-19 vaccine.

Since the roll out began last month, more than 29,000 people have already received their spring vaccination.

As with last year’s campaign, those eligible for a vaccine include adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system. Anyone turning 75 between 1 April and 17 June 2025 can also have the jab.

Appointments will be available until Tuesday 17 June and can be booked online via the NHS website, the NHS App or by calling 119.

Those eligible should make sure their appointment takes place at least three months since their last dose.

Sally Roberts, Chief Nursing Officer for the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB), said: “It’s fantastic to see so many people come forward for a spring Covid-19 vaccine in the space of just a few weeks.

“The Covid-19 vaccine plays a crucial role in helping to protect our most vulnerable, including older adults and those with weakened immune systems, by maintaining strong immunity and reducing the risk of severe illness or hospitalisation.

“If you're eligible, it's not too late to come forward - even if you haven’t previously received a Covid-19 vaccination, the spring vaccine can still offer vital protection.

“Thousands of eligible individuals in the Black Country have yet to get their spring Covid-19 vaccine. So, if you're one of them, please book your appointment today through the NHS website, NHS App, or by calling 119.”

For more information about the spring COVID-19 vaccine, visit the NHS Black Country ICB website.