Most adults between the ages of 18 and 65 do not normally need vaccines unless they are at greater risk of contracting a specific disease. This risk can be increased due to occupation, pregnancy, illness, treatment for certain conditions, a suppressed immune system, injury or travelling to areas where diseases are more prevalent. People over the age of 65 are also considered to be an "at risk" group.
The vaccines available for "at risk" people include Flu, Chickenpox, BCG (TB), Hepatitis B, MMR (for non-immune adults) and MenACWY (for students).
Vaccinations for pregnant women include Whooping cough and DTaP/IPV (4-in-1 diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio). For further information about vaccinations during pregnancy please visit the NHS website.
The vaccines available for over 65s include Pneumococcal PPV vaccine and the annual Flu vaccine.
There is also an additional Shingles vaccine for over 70s.
COVID vaccination clinics
You can book your COVID vaccinations online. For further information about
accessing the service please visit Coronavirus (covid-19) vaccinations in Lincolnshire - Lincolnshire ICB or Book, cancel or change a COVID-19 vaccination appointment - NHS
(www.nhs.uk)
Get your autumn covid-19 vaccination at your local community pharmacy
In addition to covid-19 vaccinations, the community pharmacies involved are also offering the flu vaccination, and appointments can be booked using the National Booking Service or by calling 119. For a list of the community pharmacies and a map showing their location, visit our ‘grab a jab page’.
Flu Vaccines
Many adults, most children and all pregnant women are eligible for a free flu vaccine. Find out who is eligible and where you can get the flu vaccine at www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations.