Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations – revised start dates

NHS England has published a letter detailing changes to the autumn/winter flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes in response to the BA2.86 COVID-19 variant risk.

  • From 1 September 2023 – flu vaccinations for 2-3 year olds, school-age children (reception to year 11) and children in clinical risk groups
  • From 11 September 2023 – vaccination for care home residents/staff and those who are housebound. Ensure that all residents are vaccinated before 22 October 2023
  • From 11 September 2023, COVID-19 and flu vaccinations can commence for those eligible via local booking systems, starting with those who are most at risk.

On 18 September 2023, the national booking service will become available to allow eligible people to book a COVID-19 vaccination. National COVID-19 vaccination invitations will start from 18 September.

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