Covid-19 vaccinations

Covid-19 is more serious in some population groups. In line with expert advice, the NHS is offering vaccines to those at greater risk of serious illness from Covid-19.

The vaccines are safe and effective and are our best defence against severe disease and hospitalisation. 

The Covid-19 vaccination programme  is delivered by the NHS, and Wokingham Borough Council is supporting the programme in any practical way we can.

Current programme

Please visit the Community Directory and search “Covid-19 vaccination” for the latest information on who is eligible and where to get the vaccine locally.

The NHS writes to all those who are eligible to remind them they can get the vaccine. If you are eligible, come forward as soon as you can for the best possible protection.

When you get your vaccination, bring your NHS number (or your booking reference number), and wear a face covering if you can.

Useful links and guides

The Government has produced the following resources on Covid-19 vaccinations, and many are available in multiple languages:

• A guide to the Spring 2024 programme 
• A guide to the Autumn 2023 programme
• Guide for adults
• What to expect after the vaccine
• For women of childbearing age, currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
• For people with a weakened immune system
• For children aged 6 months to 11 years
• For young people aged 12 to 17 years
• British Sign Language resources
• Easy Read leaflets
• Other documents on the Covid-19 vaccination programme

As part of the Government’s Living with Covid-19 plan, there are currently no Covid-19 restrictions in the UK.  See the following links for current guidance:

• Living safely with respiratory infections
• People with symptoms of a respiratory infection
• Ventilation to reduce the spread of respiratory infections
• Reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace
• Guidance for people whose immune system means they are at higher risk
• COVID-19 testing from 1 April 2023
• Lateral flow testing for those at higher risk

More information is also available from:

• The NHS website for advice about Covid-19, including symptoms, looking after yourself at home, how to avoid catching and spreading it, treatments, vaccinations and long-term effects.
• The NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board website
• Blog posts by the UK Health Security Agency

Videos

The NHS has produced the following videos:

• Covid-19 and getting vaccinated
• Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people 

Data

Vaccination data at local and national level can be found on the UKHSA data dashboard.