Coronavirus vaccine boosters
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
Your best protection against coronavirus. NHS Scotland strongly recommends you get the vaccine when offered it.
The vaccines
Coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccination
Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine booster dose, how to book, who is eligible and why it is being offered
Coronavirus (COVID-19) third primary dose vaccination
Information about coronavirus third primary dose vaccinations for those who have a severely weakened immune system
Vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 years
How children aged 5 to 11 will be offered the coronavirus vaccine
Vaccinating children and young people aged 12 to 17 years
How children and young people aged 12 to 17 years will be offered the coronavirus vaccine
The vaccines used to protect against coronavirus
Information about the vaccines, their ingredients, allergies and the vaccine you'll be offered
The vaccines and health conditions
Information for those with underlying health conditions, undergoing cancer treatment or taking other medications
How the vaccines work
How the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines work to protect you against coronavirus
Side effects of the coronavirus vaccines
Common and less common side effects of the vaccines and what to do if you develop a fever
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and the coronavirus vaccine
Important coronavirus vaccine information for people who are currently pregnant, breastfeeding or planning fertility treatment
Vaccinations for health and social care workers
Information about vaccinations for health and social care workers
Invitations and appointments
Who will be offered the coronavirus vaccine
Priority list for the roll out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations in Scotland
Self-help guide: Coronavirus vaccinations
Find out how many doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine you're eligible for, and when and how you'll be offered them by NHS Scotland.
Registering for a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine
Register online if you're aged 16 or over and have a GP in Scotland
Vaccine drop-in clinics
How to find your local coronavirus (COVID-19) drop-in clinic for first, second or booster dose
Rearrange or opt-out of your coronavirus vaccination appointment
How to change your appointments if the date, time or location is unsuitable or you want to be removed from the vaccination process
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
Information for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination clinical trial participants
How clinical trial participants can get a record of their vaccination status
Request an update to your vaccination record
Add proof of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination from an approved country to your Scottish vaccination record
NHS Scotland COVID Status
You can share your COVID Status when travelling internationally and for some events and venues in Scotland.
Leaflets, other languages and accessible formats
Coronavirus vaccine leaflets
Leaflets explaining why the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is being offered and how, when and where it will be given
Audio
Our coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine information in audio format
British Sign Language (BSL)
Our coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine information in British Sign Language
Other languages
Our coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine information in different languages
Easy Read
Our coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine information in Easy Read
Large print
Our coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine information in large print
Data, privacy and ethics
National Vaccination Scheduling Service (NVSS) Privacy Notice
How your personal data is processed when using the National Vaccination Scheduling Service (NVSS) and how to exercise your rights
NHS Scotland Covid Status App privacy notice
How your personal data is processed when using the COVID Status app and how to exercise your rights
Transparency and ethics
The evidence and ethics considerations which guide the vaccination programme
Data about coronavirus vaccinations in Scotland
Find out how many people have received a coronavirus vaccine in your area
Easy Read privacy notice for vaccinations
Find out how NHS Scotland use your personal information, in an easy to read format