If you are a healthcare worker you are eligible for a COVID-19 and flu vaccination this winter. Both clinical and administrative staff are eligible.
Flu and COVID-19 infections spread more easily in winter when we spend more time together indoors, and both viruses can cause serious illness. As a frontline health or care professional, you’re more likely to be exposed to these viruses.
If you are vaccinated and catch flu or COVID-19 this winter, you are likely to have milder symptoms and recover faster, cutting your risk of being hospitalised.
We urge you to come forward for both your flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible to protect yourself and reduce pressure on the NHS during winter.
Frontline health and care professionals can book a COVID-19 vaccine online at http://www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations or call us on 02392 009191 to book. We are also sending invitations to book via text message to eligible patients.
The seasonal flu vaccine will be offered to all frontline healthcare workers, including both clinical and non-clinical staff, through their employer from 3 October.