New round of COVID-19 vaccination in autumn 2025

From 15 September to 5 December 2025, there will be a new vaccination round against COVID-19. The following people can get a COVID-19 vaccination at that time: 

• People aged 60 and over; 
• People aged 50–59 years who are invited to get the seasonal flu vaccine every year;
• Children and adults in the medical high-risk groups; 
• Care workers who have direct contact with vulnerable patients.

In some cases, other people can also get the COVID-19 vaccination. One example is people who have a vulnerable family member. It is also possible for someone to get the vaccination outside the autumn round, if the treating physician considers it necessary. 

An important change compared to 2024 is that people aged 18–49 years who are offered a flu vaccine every year will no longer be offered a COVID-19 vaccination in 2025. People aged 50 years and older who are invited to get the seasonal flu vaccine every year are still eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.

This is because the younger age group (flu vaccine group aged 18–49 years) has a lower risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 compared to the older age group (flu vaccine group aged 50 years and older), and because the burden of disease has decreased over the past few years. A COVID-19 vaccination does not have enough added value for this younger group at this time.

Some people, for example those who have moderately or severely impaired immunity, may be referred for one or more (additional) COVID-19 vaccinations, if advised by the treating physician. People with a referral from the treating physician can contact the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs) for an appointment all year round.

Will a COVID-19 vaccination be offered every autumn, just like the seasonal flu vaccine?

A COVID-19 vaccination will be available again this autumn for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Every year, the Health Council will reassess to see if this is necessary and who it is for.

Will there be seasonal vaccinations against COVID-19 every autumn, just like the flu vaccine?

Next autumn (2025), in addition to the seasonal flu vaccine, a COVID-19 vaccination will be available for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Whether that is necessary and who needs it will be reviewed every year.