Winter Vaccinations

September/October 2024

With winter around the corner, it’s important to be protected against winter illnesses by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. People who are at high risk from these illnesses are able to get free vaccines between September and December 2023. The best way to protect yourselves, and those around you, is to get vaccinated as early as possible.

The adult eligibility groups for flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters are the same this year: people in care homes for older people, the clinically vulnerable, those aged 65 and over, health and social care staff, and carers.

The flu vaccine is also offered to children aged 2-3 years old and those in school (years reception to year 11). Some children will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine if they are at high risk from the virus.

For more details and eligibility visit our COVID webpage and flu webpage.