Last updated: 6 February 2024

Next review: 6 February 2025

The autumn 2023 Covid-19 booster window has now closed.

No dates have yet been announced for the next seasonal Covid-19 booster. If you're eligible, your GP should be in touch to let you know once it's available.

The vaccine will:

  • reduce your risk of getting seriously ill, being hospitalised or dying from Covid-19
  • reduce your risk of catching and spreading Covid-19
  • protect against different strains (variants) of Covid-19

Which vaccine will I get?

The Covid-19 vaccine currently offered in Waltham Forest is the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent.

This vaccine meets strict standards of safety, quality, and effectiveness. Further information is available on the NHS website

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine does not contain any components of animal origin.

You cannot usually choose which vaccine you have, however, you will only be offered vaccines that are suitable for you. This includes when you book your appointment online.

You can find out about the ingredients in the vaccines currently available in the UK: