From 3 October flu vaccinations will be available for eligible groups including:

• adults aged 65 and over
• residents in older adult care homes
• anyone who is pregnant
• those with underlying health conditions aged 6 months to 64 years
• frontline health and social care workers.
• nursery school children aged 2-3
• school children from reception to Year 11
• close contacts of anyone who is immunocompromised.

Flu vaccinations for school children, delivered by school immunisation teams, started in September to coincide with the new school year - to help stop the virus spreading.

2–3-year-olds can get the flu nasal spray at their GP practice and anyone who is pregnant has been able to get their vaccine from 1 September at their GP practice, pharmacy, or regular antenatal appointment.

• flu is still making people very ill.
• Those most vulnerable and at increased risk from flu are eligible for a free seasonal vaccine for extra protection.
• This includes anyone over 65, residents in older adult care homes, anyone who is pregnant, those with underlying health conditions aged 6 months to 64 years and frontline health and social care workers, nursery school children aged 2-3, school children from reception to Year 11 and close contacts of anyone who is immunocompromised.
• Flu vaccinations for school children, delivered by school immunisation teams, started in September to coincide with the new school year - to help stop the virus spreading.
• 2–3-year-olds can get the flu nasal spray at their GP practice and pregnant women have been able to get their vaccine from 1 September at their GP practice, pharmacy, or regular antenatal appointment.
• If you’re not sure if you are eligible you can find out more at uk(and for a full list of conditions and criteria, please see the immunosuppressed sections of Tables 3 and 4 of the UK Health Security Agency’s Green Book).
• If you are eligible, it is important to top up your protection even if you have had earlier vaccinations or have had the viruses, as your immunity fades over time.
• It can take 14 days for the vaccination to take full effect, so everyone due a further dose is encouraged to get it as early as possible for maximum protection.

For patients who are housebound, or newly severely immunosuppressed, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) can help you to arrange a vaccination appointment in your area if you cannot book in the usual way. If your specialist or GP practice has been unable to organise your vaccination for you, please contact your local NHS service using the contact details below.

Email: necsu.immunosuppressedney@nhs.net

Tel: (0191) 486 2001- Monday to Friday 9am till 4pm.

All maternity walk-in vaccination clinics commence week of 4 November.

COVID-19 vaccines available until 31 January 2025.

Flu, vaccines available until 31 March 2025.

RSV, whooping cough and postnatal MMR available.

Find your nearest clinic below.

Northumberland

North Tyneside

Walk-in Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics are available in certain areas. See below:

Middlesbrough