In autumn 2024, based on the latest scientific evidence, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that the following groups are eligible for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations:
- adults aged 65 and over
- residents of care homes for older adults, and
- those aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group (as defined by the Green Book)
The Government has also decided that, as in previous years, the COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be offered to frontline health and social care staff, with staff in care homes for older adults being offered the COVID-19 jab.
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations will be available from most GP practices and more than 100 pharmacies across Hertfordshire and west Essex from 3 October 2024.