Covid and flu winter jabs to be brought forward in England

News - 12 September 2023

Vaccines to protect at-risk people against Covid and flu this winter will be rolled out a month earlier than planned in England, because of the emergence of a new Covid variant.

NHS England bosses said it could be "a very challenging winter" if the new covid variant increased the risk of infection.

Anybody over 65, older adult care home residents and immunosuppressed people are to receive jabs from 11 September.

The plan is to jab as many eligible people as possible by 31 October.

It is not classified as a variant of concern but health officials believe speeding up the autumn vaccination programme will protect those at greatest risk of becoming severely ill.

It could also reduce the impact on the NHS this winter.

As in previous years, the NHS will let people know when bookings open. Adult flu and COVID-19 appointments will be available through the NHS App and website, or by calling 119 for those who can't get online. Flu vaccines will also be available through local GP practices and pharmacies. Flu vaccinations for children which will be offered in schools from early next month.

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