COVID-19 vaccination in 2026

The COVID-19 vaccine remains available throughout the year for adults and children in medical high-risk groups with a referral from their attending physician. To make an appointment, please contact the Dutch Municipal Public Health Service (GGD) at 0800-7070.  

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 (2026), 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.