Book your vaccination appointment (80 years old or over only)
We have opened slots for all those 80 years old and over.
When booking appointments, make sure you have the following information available:
- name, address, phone number
- Social Security number
- date of birth
For those who don't have access to the internet, you can:
- ask family, friends and neighbours to book on your behalf
- call the coronavirus helpline on +44 (0) 1534 445566
You'll receive an SMS or email confirming your appointment details. Appointments will be at the COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Fort Regent.
Book a vaccination appointment if you're 80 years old or over
You won't be vaccinated if you don't have an appointment.
If you're not 80 years old, you'll have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccination until more supplies are available.
Get your vaccine at home
If can't get the Fort Regent vaccination centre, we can arrange for a mobile unit to visit you. This won’t be as quick as attending the vaccine centre. Call +44 (0) 1534 445566 to book a home appointment.
Change or cancel your appointment
Call +44 (0) 1534 445566 to change or cancel your appointment.
When you’ll get the vaccine
Care home residents
| Available now
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Carers working in care homes
| Available now |
Front line health and social workers
| Available now
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Aged 80 years or over
| Available now
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Other health and social workers
| Available now
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Aged 75 years or over
| 25 January 2021
| 30 January 2021
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If you're aged 75 to79 years old and live with someone in the 70 to 74 year age group, you can both receive the vaccine at the same time by calling the Helpline.
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Aged 70 years or over
| 1 February 2021
| 6 February 2021
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High risk Islanders
| 1 February 2021
| 6 February 2021
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Aged 65 years or over
| To be announced
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Adults under 65 with long term conditions
| To be announced
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Aged 50 to 64
| To be announced
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Balance of population (all ages to be confirmed)
| To be announced
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This will be continually reviewed by the
Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), an independent expert group.
If you're not in the groups above, you will have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccination until more supplies are available.
Vaccination centre, parking and shuttle bus
The vaccination centre is at Fort Regent.
Free parking (2 hours maximum) for people attending vaccination appointments will be on floors 10, 11 and 12 of Pier Road car park.
Shuttle bus from Liberation Station
A shuttle bus service, with 6 seats and wheelchair space, will operate from Liberation Station Stand O. The bus will depart every 20 minutes at the following times:
- Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 6.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
Vaccine appointments
When it's your turn to get the vaccine, you'll be notified by a letter or we will announce which priority group is next across the media.
When you go to your appointment
Arrive no longer than 15 minutes before your appointment.
When you go to your appointment, you'll need to:
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bring proof of address
- bring ID confirming date of birth
- wear a mask
- wear warm but loose clothing to make sure the vaccine can be administered to the upper arm
The average time for appointments is 30 to 45 minutes. This includes a booking in, the vaccination and then a 15 minute wait afterward.
After you get the vaccine
We ask you wait 15 minutes after your vaccination in a supervised waiting area.
You can carry on with your day as normal after this time as long as you feel well. If your arm is particularly sore, you may find heavy lifting difficult. If you feel unwell or very tired you should rest and avoid operating machinery or driving.
Bringing someone with you for support
You can bring someone with you to your appointment for support.
Types of vaccine
In the UK and Jersey, there are two types of COVID-19 vaccine that are currently being used:
- Pfizer BioNtech vaccine
- AstraZeneca (Oxford) vaccine
Both require two doses to provide the best protection. Both have been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials.
We have limited supplies of the vaccine and so you'll be offered the vaccine that is available. You'll be advised of the vaccine at your appointment.
More information about vaccines
Second dose of vaccine
It's important to have both doses of the vaccine to give you the best protection. After you attend for your first dose you'll be given a second appointment. You must plan to attend your second appointment.
You'll receive a record card, text or email confirmation of when your next dose is due. This will be 10 to 12 weeks after your first dose of the vaccine.
More information about dose intervals
If you feel unwell
If you're unwell, it's better to wait until you have recovered to have your vaccine, but you should have it as soon as possible. If you have COVID-19 you can have the vaccine 4 weeks following a positive test. You should not attend a vaccine appointment if you're:
- isolating
- waiting for a COVID-19 test
- unsure if you're fit and well
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