Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Flu vaccinations

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. If you are eligible for the flu vaccine, you will receive a text message, phone call, or letter from the Practice, inviting you to book an appointment. If you do not wish to have the flu vaccine, please can you let the surgery know.

Who should have a flu vaccination?

You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system

For further information about flu vaccinations, please visit the official NHS flu vaccinations page here.

How do I book my flu vaccination?

We will contact all eligible patients near the autumn period to book you in for your free flu vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It’s important to top up your protection. If you’re at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19, getting a COVID-19 vaccine can:

• help to reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
• help you to recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
• help to reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
• protect against different strains of COVID-19

Who should have a COVID-19 vaccination?

You or your child may be offered an autumn COVID-19 vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over
• are pregnant
• are aged 6 months to 64 years and have an increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 because of a health condition or treatment
• live in a care home for older adults

How do I book my COVID-19 vaccination?

To book your COVID-19 autumn vaccination and to check your eligibility, you can book online here.

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccination, click here to visit the official NHS page.