Autumn/Winter 2025/26 Covid and Flu Vaccinations.
We are currently busy working on the preparation for the Autumn/ Winter 2025/26 Flu and Covid Vaccination Programmes.
When autumn comes, 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'
The Flu Vaccination programme aligns to Covid-19 vaccinations to support co-administration of flu and Covid-19 wherever possible and provide the best possible protection as we head in to the winter.
Eligibility and dates the programmes will start from will be shared with you shortly via our website news, social media and newsletter.
AUTUMN/WINTER COVID BOOSTER—am I in the eligible group?
The following groups of people are eligible for a Covid booster:
- All adults aged 75 and over
- Residents living in a care home for older adults.
- Persons aged 6 months and over who are SEVERELY IMMUNOSUPPRESSED.
Guidance on conditions that mean someone is severely immunosuppressed can be found on the gov.uk website HERE
Please note: medically ‘at risk’ patients who are not immunosuppressed, are NOT eligible for the Autumn/Winter 2025/26 Boosters.
As we have not been commissioned to provide Covid Vaccinations to young people who are aged 5 to 17, other local clinics will be offering these.
GAPS BETWEEN VACCS
For all Covid vaccinations the gaps between boosters should be:
- Those aged 12 and above who are immunocompromised, must have a gap of at least 3 months since their last dose, ideally 6 months.
- Those aged 65 and above must have a gap of at least 3 months since their last booster/dose, ideally 6 months since the last Covid vaccination.