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Are you eligible for winter vaccinations? Stay well this winter and flu season.

Find out if your eligible to receive free NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter and other ways to stay well.

Posted on: 1 October 2024

The weather is getting colder and with it, flu, COVID-19 and other seasonal illnesses are on the rise. Here is one action you can take to keep yourself well this winter.

Prevention is better than cure

Vaccines help protect us before we’re infected so that our bodies can better fight off infection. If you meet any of the following criteria you may be eligible to get a vaccination against flu and COVID-19:

  • Aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
  • Have certain health conditions
  • Pregnant
  • A frontline health or social care worker
  • Live in a care home for older adults.

 

How to get vaccinated