Cambridgeshire health chiefs lead Covid and flu jab drive
Those most at risk of serious illness are encouraged to come forward
Health bosses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are urging people most at risk of catching Covid or flu to get vaccinated.
Those who are eligible can book their Covid and flu vaccinations ahead of a rollout next month.
“Winter vaccinations are really important ahead of winter so you know you’re protected against these two viruses over the colder months," Cali Makewell, integrated vaccination service lead at NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB, said.
"These vaccines will help to top up the immunity of our friends, family and community members who are most at risk of becoming seriously ill this winter."
People who can have a Covid-19 vaccine this autumn include:
• adults aged 75 years and over
• residents in a care home for older adults
• People aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment such as blood cancer, organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant recipients, people who have or recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy.
Those eligible for a free flu vaccine this autumn are:
• people who are aged 65 or over
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance or live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• all children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) and children with certain long-term health conditions.
Appointments - which start from October 1 - are available at community pharmacies and GP surgeries, and can be also be done online or over the phone by calling 119.
“For COVID-19 vaccinations in winter 2025/26 the eligibility criteria has changed, which means for some people especially those aged 65-74 and some groups of people with long term health conditions, they may no longer be eligible," Ms Makewell added.
"We urge people to check they are eligible before booking or contacting their healthcare provider for a vaccination.”