NHS urges eligible people to get free winter vaccines

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

NHS Central East is encouraging people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to take up free vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, RSV and pneumococcal disease.

NHS Central East is urging eligible people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to take up free winter vaccinations. Viruses including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus spread more easily during the colder months when people spend more time indoors. These illnesses can cause serious complications for older people, pregnant women, young children and those with certain health conditions.

Vaccination can reduce the risk of serious illness, hospital admission and pressure on NHS services. Free flu vaccine is available for adults aged 65 and over, pregnant women, two to three year olds, school-age children, people with certain health conditions, carers, homeless people and frontline health and care workers. COVID-19 vaccine is available for people aged 75 and over, older adult care home residents and those with weakened immune systems.

RSV vaccine is available for pregnant women, adults aged 75 and over, residents in adult care homes and people aged 65 to 74 with a weakened immune system or certain long-term lung conditions. Pneumococcal vaccine is available for people aged 65 and over and some people with underlying health conditions.

Eligible people can receive vaccinations at GP practices, community pharmacies, maternity services, care homes or local vaccination services. Those eligible for flu or COVID-19 vaccinations can book through the NHS App or National Booking Service and may also receive invitations from their GP practice.

How it is being reported

• Eligible people across Cambridgeshire urged to get free NHS winter vaccinesNHS Central East is encouraging people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to check whether they are eligible for free NHS vaccinations and take up the offer to help protect themselves this winter.Cambs Times · 14 Oct, 04:00
• Eligible people across Cambridgeshire urged to get free NHS winter vaccinesNHS Central East is encouraging people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to check whether they are eligible for free NHS vaccinations and take up the offer to help protect themselves this winter.Ely Standard · 14 Oct, 04:00

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