The NHS is urging anyone eligible, who has not yet come forward for their COVID-19 vaccination, to book an appointment now.
Around 1.2 million people in the North East and North Cumbria are entitled to a free COVID-19 booster this winter.
This follows advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which includes people aged 65 and over, care home residents, anyone in a clinical at-risk group, people who are immunosuppressed and their household contacts, pregnant women, people with learning disabilities, health and social care workers and carers.
Appointments will be available to book up to 14 December at many sites across the region.
Anyone eligible can book:
Limited walk-in vaccination availability is also listed here and on the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) website here
Flu vaccines will still be available after 15 December, however health experts are urging people to get vaccinated early, well before the Christmas period, when the virus is expected to peak in the population.
Flu vaccinations for over 65s, pregnant women, and people in the clinical at risk are available through their GP or high street pharmacy or they can book online at Find a walk-in flu vaccination site or by calling 119.
School age children will be offered vaccination through their school age vaccination service.
Parents of 2- to 3-year-olds can get the flu vaccine, for their children, by calling their GP Practice. |