Greenwich people who are eligible for COVID-19 and flu vaccines this winter are being encouraged to use local pharmacies if their GP practice doesn’t offer the jabs.
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.
You can get both the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccines if you:
Carers and people who live with someone who have a weakened immune system can get the flu vaccine.
Children aged two or three years and school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) can get the children’s flu vaccine.
If you’re eligible for an NHS flu vaccine, you can:
Some people may be able to get vaccinated through their maternity service or care home.
Children aged 2 and 3 years old can get the Children’s flu vaccine at their GP surgery. School-aged children will get their vaccine through their school or a community clinic.
If you’re eligible for the winter COVID-19 vaccine, you can:
Some GP practices in the Greenwich are running vaccine clinics and will invite eligible people registered with them to get vaccinated.
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