Winter respiratory vaccinations - Autumn/Winter 2024

The Winter Respiratory Vaccination Programme brings together the COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccination programmes.

Its purposes are as follows:

• to protect those at greatest risk from these respiratory viruses;
• to reduce their circulation in our communities; 
• to support the resilience of the NHS and care system through the winter period.

Covid-19 Autumn Booster 2024

As part of the JCVI’s (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) review of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, they have published a statement with their final advice on eligibility for the autumn 2024 Covid-19 booster programme.

Those eligible for the booster will either be given an appointment by the health board, your GP surgery or community pharmacy.

If you are unable to make your appointment, please refer to your invitation letter for details on how you can rearrange.

If you wish to have further information on this, please contact 01792 200492. We appreciate our telephone lines may be busy at times, and apologise for this in advance.

For further information on eligibility, please follow the link below. 

Flu vaccination

The annual flu vaccination campaign has now begun. 

Those eligible for the flu vaccination will either be given an appointment by your GP surgery or you can visit your community pharmacy. Please check pharmacy for local arrangements. 

If you are unable to make your appointment, please refer to your invitation letter for details on how you can rearrange.

For further information on eligibility, please follow the link below.