Winter vaccinations and winter health
There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well in winter. This includes getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Visit the NHS website for helpful advice on Winter Health and how you can keep well and warm.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
It’s important to get your winter flu and COVID-19 vaccinations if you’re eligible. Getting vaccinated every year will top up your protection and reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms.
We are providing COVID and Flu vaccinations to housebound patients registered at one of the PCN Practices. If you are unable to get out of the house to access your winter vaccinations, please contact your surgery who will arrange for us to visit you.
COVID vaccinations
Please book online, or call 119 to book a COVID vaccination.
You can also visit your local Pharmacy for your jab.
Find out on the NHS website if you can get a COVID vaccination.
Flu vaccinations
Your GP surgery will contact you to let you know when they are offering Flu vaccinations. You can also visit your local Pharmacy for your jab.
Find out on the NHS website if you can get a Flu vaccine.
RSV vaccination
RSV is a new vaccination for Winter 2024. From 1st September 2024, those who turn 75 and those aged 75 to 79 will be eligible for a free vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (‘RSV’).
Read more about the RSV vaccine on the NHS website.
Your GP surgery will usually contact you about getting the RSV vaccine. This may be by letter, text, phone call or email.
Shingles vaccination
The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It’s recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.
Read more about the Shingles vaccination on the NHS website.
Your GP surgery will usually contact you when you become eligible for the shingles vaccine. This will usually be by letter, text message, phone or email.
