From Wednesday 15 January 2025, the seasonal flu vaccination will  also be available for everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for vaccination to take up the offer when invited, particularly those at greatest risk as flu continues to circulate at high levels.

Those who are at greatest risk and are currently eligible to get the flu vaccine are advised to make arrangements now to get it ahead of an anticipated increase in demand when availability is expanded on 15 January.

If you are over 65 years old or have any of the following conditions then you are eligible to receive the flu vaccine:

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Heart Disease
• Chronic Neurological Disease
• Stroke
• Immunosuppression
• Adults BMI >40
• Carers
• Household contacts of Immunosuppressed
• Pregnant

The following groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine:

• Adults aged 65 years and over
• Residents in a care home for older adults
• Individuals aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed (as defined in tables three and four in the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book(external link opens in a new window / tab)
• Frontline Healthcare Workers
• Staff working in Care Homes

The clinics will be held at the surgery and will be by pre-booked appointments only.

More information on the seasonal flu & covid-19 vaccinations can be found at:

Flu vaccine | nidirect

Get a COVID-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland | nidirect