Our Winter 2024/25 Vaccination Programme

Flu vaccination is important because, while flu is unpleasant for most people, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions.  That’s why people at increased risk from flu are strongly encouraged to have their free NHS winter flu vaccination every year.

Please can we remind our patients that if you are eligible your GP Surgery has bought and allocated these vaccinations for you.  Having your jab at your GP surgery helps them. 

Who is eligible?

• Aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
• Aged 18-64 years of age considered at risk (meet eligibility criteria outlined by the NHS*)
• Live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a health condition or weakened immune system
• Pregnant
• Receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk
• Frontline health workers and social care workers who cannot get the vaccine through an occupational health scheme at work.

 * To establish if you are in an at risk group please download NHS Flu Risk Group information by following this link>>

What do I need to do?

While we have completed our scheduled clinics, eligible patients may contact us to book an appointment with a member of our nursing team to receive a Winter Flu vaccination.  

As we move into autumn, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn, previously known as the ‘Autumn Booster’.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious lung infections.

Our Other Vaccination Services

Protection against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal infections.

The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine changed from the 1st of September 2023

The Shingles vaccine helps protect you from shingles, a common, painful skin disease.

Previously, you could only have the shingles vaccine between the ages of 70 and 79. However anyone turning 65 on or after the 1^st of September 2023 is able to get the vaccine after their birthday.

Please note that if you have your 65th birthday before the 1st of September 2023, you will have to wait until you are 70 to become eligible.  Eligibility will then be expanded to include everyone aged 60 and over by September 2033.

Follow this link to download and view the NHS Shingles Vaccination expansion programme schedule for information on when your age group will become eligible>>

From September, the shingles vaccine will also be available to those aged 50 or over with a severely weakened immune system.  Immunocompromised individuals who have already received 2 doses of their Shingles Vaccine do not need re-vaccination.

You do not need to get in touch with us to request a shingles vaccine as patients are contacted  when they become eligible.  However if you are eligible and think you may have missed your vaccine, please contact us>>

The shingles vaccine is given as a single injection into the upper arm. Unlike the flu jab, you’ll only need to have the vaccination once, and you can have it at any time of the year.  

For more information visit the Shingles vaccine overview page on the NHS website>>

The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine.

It protects against 3 serious illnesses:

• measles
• mumps
• rubella (german measles)

These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people.  In particular, measles is one of the world’s most infectious diseases with estimates showing that one infected adult or child can pass the disease onto around 15 other unvaccinated people.

Getting vaccinated is important, as these conditions can also lead to serious problems including meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Follow this link to visit the NHS website for information on how to check if you or your child has measles>>

Childhood immunisation is an important aspect of your child's healthcare.  For information on routine childhood immunisation, please visit our Children's Health page by following this link:>>

Foreign travel may expose patients to certain infections.  So, If you're planning to travel outside the UK, find out what vaccinations you might need on our Travel Health page by following this link:>>

A rare but life-threatening disease caused by meningococcal bacteria.