Thursday 14th December is the last day for booking your seasonal flu and covid-19 vaccinations online

A person administering an injection — Photo by CDC on Unsplash

Thursday 14th December is the last day on which those eligible for a season flu vaccination and covid-19 booster can book through the national booking system and the NHS App.

After Thursday 14th, anyone wishing to have the flu or covid-19 jabs will need to visit a local pharmacy or other walk-in service.

To book seasonal vaccinations online before December 15th, go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/?wt.mc_id=eva1_222_Wintervaccination_lettersQR

To find a list of local pharmacies and other services offering the jabs to eligible people after December 14th go to https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy-offering-COVID-19-vaccination-services

It’s important that people at high risk of serious illness get their seasonal vaccinations if:

are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024)
have certain health conditions or a learning disability
are pregnant
live with someone who has a weakened immune system
are a carer
are a frontline health or social care worker
live in a care home

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