'Keep Protected': winter vaccinations
As you get older, or if you live with a long-term health condition, viruses which pass more easily from person to person during the winter months, such as flu and COVID-19, can lead to serious illness and even time in hospital.
That’s why the NHS offers free winter vaccines to those most at risk. These vaccines keep you protected and going strong this winter. Keep protected this winter. To find out more about winter vaccines, including where to get them, head to the NHS Greater Manchester website, or search: NHS GM Winter vaccinations.
What vaccines you’re eligible for and where to get them
If you’re eligible, it’s important to get your winter vaccines each year. This helps top up your protection, even if you’ve had them before or have already been ill. That’s because your immunity fades over time, and the viruses change each year.
Aged 65 and over
You are eligible for:
- Flu vaccine – you can get vaccinated at your GP practice or local pharmacy.
Aged 75 and over (including those who will be 75 by January 2026)
You are eligible for:
- COVID-19 vaccine – you can get vaccinated at your GP practice, local pharmacy, walk-in vaccination site or your care home (if you live in a care home).
- Flu vaccine – you can get vaccinated at your GP practice, local pharmacy, or your care home (if you live in a care home for older adults).
Aged 75-79 (and who turned 80 after 1 September 2024)
You are also eligible for:
- RSV – you can get vaccinated at your GP practice. You only get the RSV vaccine once, unlike the flu and COVID-19 vaccine.
People with a long-term health condition This includes people with a lung or heart condition, kidney or liver disease, diabetes or a learning disability. Find a full list on the NHS website.
You are eligible for:
- Flu vaccine – you can get vaccinated at your GP practice or local pharmacy.
People who are immunosuppressed This includes people who have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or treatment. Find a full list on the NHS website
You are eligible for:
- COVID-19 vaccine – you can get vaccinated at your GP practice, local pharmacy or at a walk-in vaccination site.
Pregnant people, children aged 2–3 and school aged children are also eligible for winter vaccinations, find out more information on NHS Greater Manchester website, or search: NHS GM Winter vaccinations.
