Booking your NHS winter vaccinations
You can book a free winter COVID-19 vaccination because your NHS record suggests you may have a weakened immune system. You may also be able to get a free flu vaccination. We’ll need to confirm this before vaccination.
A weakened immune system can be caused by a health condition or treatment. You can get more information at:
Speak to your pharmacist, GP surgery or specialist if you are not sure.
How to get your COVID-19 vaccination
- Phone 119
- Book on the NHS App or online at www.nhs.uk/get-vaccine – answer ‘yes, I am eligible’
- Find a walk-in site at nhs.uk/covid-walk-in
How to get your flu vaccination
If you haven’t already had your flu vaccination this autumn:
- Phone 119
- Contact your GP surgery
- Book a pharmacy appointment on the NHS App or online at nhs.uk/book-flu-jab (if you’re aged 18 or over)
- Find a pharmacy at nhs.uk/flu-pharmacy (if you’re aged 18 or over)
If you need support
119 offers support in 200 languages. Translators are available. You can also use text phone 18001 119 or the NHS British Sign Language service at www.signvideo.co.uk/nhs119.
If you get your care at home, ask your GP surgery for a home visit.
For information in easy read and other languages and formats, go to
www.england.nhs.uk/seasonal-invites.
Why the NHS is offering winter vaccinations
Flu and COVID-19 spread more easily in winter and can be hard to avoid. Every year, thousands of people need hospital care for flu and COVID-19. It’s important you have both vaccinations to reduce your risk of severe symptoms. Protection fades over time and viruses change. It’s best to get vaccinated as soon as you can ahead of the colder months. Read more at www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations.
Data protection: NHS England is responsible for processing personal data for the purpose of national vaccination programmes. You can read our privacy notice at www.england.nhs.uk/privacy-notice. To opt out: www.nhs.uk/covid-invite-preferences.