As the new term begins this September, students are returning to classrooms, lecture halls, and shared spaces. With so many people mixing, infections can spread quickly. While coughs and colds are common, missing key vaccinations can put you at risk of more serious illnesses.
Get Your Autumn COVID-19 Vaccine As we move into autumn, the protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccines may wear off. To help those at higher risk, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine booster this autumn. Why You Should Get Vaccinated Vaccines lower the chances of getting very sick from COVID-19. Last autumn, people who … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
Humanly Possible: Saving lives through immunisation Today marks the start of World Immunisation Week. The World Health Organization (WHO) holds it every year in the last week of April. The week is a testament to the incredible success of a worldwide vaccine programme that has saved millions of lives and continues to protect us from … Continued
You can now book your flu vaccine appointment Who can get a flu jab? Adults can get a free NHS flu jab if you: are 50 and over (including those who will be 50 by 31 March 2023). have certain health conditions. are pregnant. are in long-stay residential care. receive a carer’s allowance, or are … Continued
Viruses spread more quickly in winter: Get Boosted Vaccinations are your best protection against covid-19 and flu, which spread more quickly in winter, and can both cause serious illness. Protection provided by covid-19 vaccines decreases over time, so if you are over 50, in an at-risk group or pregnant, boost your immunity this winter. Because … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
