The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective and give you the best protection against COVID-19.

Everyone aged 5 (on or before 31 August 2022) and over can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Some people, including those aged 50 years or over, those at higher risk or who are pregnant, and frontline health and social care workers, will be offered a seasonal booster (autumn booster).

COVID-19 is still with us and is still making people very ill. If you have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or medical treatment, COVID-19 may affect you more seriously. Your protection from previous doses of the vaccine may now be lower and will continue to decline.

 Anyone invited to take up both their autumn booster and flu jab is strongly encouraged to do so to give you maximum protection this winter.

Getting your vaccination

Adults aged 16 and over

St. Mary’s Vaccination Hub on the St. Mary’s Hospital site is offering COVID-19 vaccinations (first and second doses and the autumn booster) to adults over 16 years who are eligible. Appointments can be booked via the National Booking Service or using the mobile phone NHS App, or by calling 119. Alternatively, you can walk-in (no appointment needed) on Mondays and Thursdays 7.40am to 1.00pm until the end of March 2023.

Children aged 5 and over

We are also offering the following Children’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Years 5-11 and Years 12-15. Appointments must be booked in advance using the National Booking Service.  These will take place in the Hospital Children's Outpatients Department.

Thursday 19 January 08:00 - 11:00

Monday 13 February 08:00 - 11:00 (Half term)

Thursday 16 February 13:00 - 16:00 (Half term)

Friday 17 February 08:00 - 11:00 (Half Term)

We are unable to offer walk-ins for the Children's Clinics

The vaccines that we currently offer are the Pfizer Original or Pfizer Bivalent. 

 Ages 5-11 – Pfizer Original – 1^st and 2^nd doses only

Ages 12-15 – Pfizer Original – 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd dose

Ages 16+ - Pfizer Original for -  1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd dose

Ages 50+ and eligible people  - Pfizer Bivalent  - Boosters

Where to find us

For adults over 16 years

St. Mary’s Vaccination Hub is located in the South Block building, opposite the Duck Pond. Accessible parking is available to the rear of the building which can be accessed from the Laidlaw entrance.

For children 5-15 years

Clinics are held in the Children's Outpatients Department which is located in the North Hospital. Accessible parking is available in the North Car Park.

Use this map to locate the St. Mary's Vaccination Hub. 

If you have booked your appointment through the National Booking Service and need to change it, please visit the website or the mobile phone NHS App or call 119 between 8am and 8pm. Calls to 119 are free from mobiles and landlines. They can provide support in over 200 languages.

You can also contact the Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline for further information including getting information in other languages such as Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Bengali and more, as well as the latest information on eligibility.   

You can contact the helpline on 0300 561 0018 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm at weekends.

Find out more about COVID-19 and the vaccination programme including frequently asked questions.