Staying well in winter - getting your vaccinations

Staying up to date with your vaccinations throughout your life is the best way to protect you and those around you from serious diseases.

Whether you’ve been invited to get your latest Covid-19 vaccine, it’s time for you or your child to have the winter flu vaccine, or you’re eligible for the shingles vaccine, you can find all the information you need by visiting the NHS North East London vaccination hub: https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/vaccinations

Here you will find helpful information on what vaccines you can get, why they are important and how to book so that you can stay well this winter.

Viruses such as flu and Covid-19 can spread easily in winter. Flu and Covid-19 vaccines are offered to those most vulnerable each year to stop people becoming seriously unwell from these viruses, so it’s important to get your vaccinations if you are invited, to make sure you are protected. Getting vaccinated also helps to keep those around you who might be vulnerable safe too.

From 1 September this year, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine will be offered to those most vulnerable to respiratory syncytial virus, which can lead to severe infections like pneumonia and bronchiolitis developing. The RSV vaccine will be offered to:

• People aged 75 to 79 years old on 1 September 2024. Those turning 75 after 1 September will also be offered their RSV vaccine.
• Pregnant women over 28 weeks, to help build protection against RSV which helps keep their baby safe in the early months of their life and when they are most vulnerable to RSV.

It’s okay to have questions about vaccinations. If you have any concerns about vaccinations, please do speak to your GP, midwife or health visitor who will be able to help you.

The Neaman practice will contact patients directly if they are eligible for the RSV vaccine and  the NHS will text eligible patents for flu and covid vaccinations. Chauhan Pharmacy has a walk in service for vaccinations, so there is no need to book. 

To find out where you can walk in to your local pharmacy, visit Covid-19 and flu walk in vaccinations - NHS North East London