COVID-19 spring vaccination 2025
Updated 30 June 2025
Older people, care home residents and those who are immunosuppressed are encouraged to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 this spring.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board launched its COVID-19 spring booster campaign on April 1, 2025, which will run for three months until June 30, 2025. A catch-up programme is now under way (see below for details).
All those eligible for the free vaccine will be invited to attend a Community Vaccination Centre (CVC) near their home. This campaign, more CVCs have been created within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to ensure access to the vaccine is easier and more convenient.
The Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that a COVID-19 vaccination should be offered to:
- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in a care home for older adults
- individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed (as defined in tables 3 or 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book)
Dino Motti, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, said: “Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19 and to avoid passing it onto our loved ones.
“Even if you had the vaccine this winter, new types of the virus can circulate in our communities, and protection wanes over time, so it’s vital to keep up-to-date with your immunisations when they’re offered to you.”
Jennifer Collins was born with the rare blood disorder Neutropenia, which stops her bone marrow from producing enough white blood cells. As a result, she has a weakened immune system and struggles to fight off infections.
She has urged anyone who is immunosuppressed to get their COVID-19 spring booster. “When I get a text or letter to have my next COVID-19 vaccination, I know how important it is to have this because levels of protection may reduce over time since my last one,” she explained.
“I attend every time knowing it will help to protect me for longer, and will help to reduce the risk of me needing to go to hospital due to a possible COVID-19 infection.
“I’d urge anyone who is immunosuppressed to have their vaccination when this is offered, as this is the best defence against any serious illnesses from COVID-19. Every time I attend it's over within minutes, it takes no time at all to help give myself the best chance at staying well.”
Anyone who is eligible for the COVID-19 spring booster, but has previously opted out, can opt back in by calling our call centre on 02921 841234 (open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday).
If people wish to reschedule or cancel their appointments, they can call our call centre on 02921 841234. Alternatively, they can cancel or reschedule by replying to the text message they received for their appointment.
More information on vaccines can be found on the Public Health Wales website.
Catch-up clinics
From June 30 to July 25, eligible people who missed their initial spring COVID-19 vaccination appointment can walk into one of our Community Vaccination Centres on the following dates and times (opening hours 9.15am-4.45pm):
Monday, July 30: Barry Hospital (CF62 8YH)
Tuesday, July 1: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub (CF23 9PN)
Wednesday, July 2: Barry Hospital and Ikea car park (CF11 0XR)
Thursday, July 3: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub and Ikea car park
Friday, July 4: Barry Hospital and Ikea car park
Monday, July 7: Barry Hospital
Tuesday, July 8: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Wednesday, July 9: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Thursday, July 10: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Friday, July 11: Barry Hospital
Monday, July 14: Barry Hospital
Tuesday, July 15: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Wednesday, July 16: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Thursday, July 17: Barry Hospital
Friday, July 18: Barry Hospital
Monday, July 21: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Tuesday, July 22: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Wednesday, July 23: Maelfa Wellbeing Hub
Thursday, July 24: Penarth Masonic Hall (CF64 3LR)
Friday, July 25: Penarth Masonic Hall