The autumn 2024 round of COVID-19 vaccination has come to an end. People aged 60 years and older, people aged 18 to 59 who are invited to get the seasonal flu vaccine each year, and healthcare workers were eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccination until 6 December. There will be a new round of COVID-19 vaccination in autumn 2025. RIVM will announce more about next year’s autumn round during the course of 2025.

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 COVID-19 keep coming back every year, just like seasonal flu?

The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is still present. Since the virus keeps changing gradually over time, it evades the immunity that people built up. This means that it can flare up again, so people can still become ill from COVID-19.
The virus is present throughout the year, but it sometimes surges, creating a wave of new cases.

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.

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