COVID-19 vaccine information

The COVID-19 vaccines and booster are safe and effective, giving you the best protection against the virus including its BA.2.86 variant. It's also important to get your first and second COVID-19 vaccinations first. All are still available.

COVID-19 vaccination locations available in Croydon

We are currently not offering any COVID-19 vaccinations at Croydon University Hospital.

The walk-in centres listed below include community sites like libraries, church halls and community organisations. You can also walk in to many pharmacies in South West London to get your Covid and flu vaccinations.

For times and full details: Find a walk-in vaccination clinic - NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

Any Questions?

We want you to feel as safe and comfortable about receiving the vaccine as possible so why not pop down to your local vaccine clinic, where you will greeted by a welcoming staff member who will be able to answer any questions you have. Alternatively, you can click here to find out more information about the safety of the vaccine and who should get the COVID jab, to help you make an informed decision.

Effectiveness, Administration and Pregnancy Information

How effective is the COVID-19 vaccine?

People who receive a single dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine have approximately 80% lower risk of death with COVID-19 compared with unvaccinated individuals. Protection against death from the Pfizer vaccine rises from approximately 80% after one dose to 97% after two doses.

Research shows that one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine halves the risk of passing the virus on to unvaccinated members of the same household.

However, it is still important to:

continue to follow social distancing guidance
if you can, wear something that covers your nose and mouth in places where it's hard to stay away from other people

How the COVID-19 vaccine is given

The COVID-19 vaccine is given as an injection into your upper arm. It's given as 2 doses. You will have the 2nd dose 3 to 12 weeks after having the 1st dose.

Advice if you're of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding

There's no evidence the COVID-19 vaccine is unsafe if you're pregnant. But more research is being conducted in order to identify any possible risks.

The JCVI has updated its advice to recommend you may be able to have the vaccine if you're pregnant and:

at high risk of getting coronavirus because of where you work
have a health condition that means you're at high risk of serious complications of coronavirus

COVID-19 vaccine information

Search the Croydon Health Services NHS Trust website

Main number

Tel: 020 8401 3000