It's important to get your spring Covid-19 vaccination if you're eligible to reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms.

Update: 15th April 2026

Vaccines for children and young people under 18 years old will be available from AR Pharmacy West Totton later this month. Appointments are available to book on the NHS website.

Walk in vaccines for over 18s will start later this month. In the meantime time please book via the NHS website.

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2026 NHS Covid-19 Spring seasonal vaccine service will open for bookings 9am Tuesday 7th April.

Vaccines will be available from 13th April until 30th June.

Vaccines are available via appointment from:
AR Pharmacy branches in West Totton (Hazel Farm Road),
Testwood (Asda)
Testvale
Milford Pharmacy – Milford on Sea.
Walk in clinic times will be published shortly.

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Covid-19 infections have the potential to cause serious health complications.

You can protect yourselves, reduce the risk of spreading infections to other vulnerable people and reduce the pressures on GPs and hospitals by getting vaccinated.

You can check your eligibility and book a Covid-19 vaccine online at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/COVID-19-vaccine/ or by phoning 119 free.

You may be eligible for a vaccine if you are:

Aged 75 years or older

A resident in a care home for older adults

or

Have a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine.

This list is a summary and does not cover everything. Read a full definition in tables 3 and 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the green book on GOV.UK.

 

You may have a weakened immune system due to a health condition, treatment or medicine, including if you:

– have ever had a blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
– have had an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant
– have HIV (at any stage)
– have a genetic disorder affecting your immune system
– have certain medical treatments, such as steroid medicine (depending on your dose), certain antibody therapies, chemotherapy or radiotherapy (including those whose treatment ended up to 6 months ago)
– take certain medicines that increase your risk of infection, such as azathioprine, dexamethasone, prednisolone, ciclosporin or mycophenolate (depending on your dose)
– take long-term immunosuppressive treatment for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma and psoriasis

If you are unsure, please speak to your pharmacist, GP or specialist for advice. You can also confirm your eligibility with the healthcare professional at your vaccination appointment.This list is a summary and does not cover everything. Read a full definition of weakened immune system (immunosuppressed) in the COVID-19 chapter of the green book on GOV.UK.

For more information please visit:
Covid-19 Vaccine