Patients aged 16 or over who have the following medical conditions may be eligible for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination in Autumn/Winter 2024:
– chronic respiratory illnesses;
– chronic heart disease and valvular disease;
– chronic kidney disease;
– chronic liver disease;
– chronic neurological disease;
– diabetes mellitus, and other endocrine disorders;
– immunosuppression;
– asplenia or dysfunction of the spleen;
– morbid obesity;
– severe mental illness;
– younger adults in long-stay nursing and residential care settings;
– pregnancy (all stages).

Alternative eligiblity requirements apply for those aged under 16, however are not discussed here as we do not vaccinate these age groups. Visit the COVID-19 chapter of the green book on GOV.UK for more information.

According to the NHS website, you may have a weakened immune system (be immunosuppressed) due to a health condition, treatment or medicine, including if you:
– have ever had a blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
– have had an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant
– have HIV (at any stage)
– have a genetic disorder affecting your immune system
– have certain medical treatments, such as steroid medicine (depending on your dose), certain antibody therapies, chemotherapy or radiotherapy (including those whose treatment ended up to 6 months ago)
– take certain medicines that increase your risk of infection, such as azathioprine, dexamethasone, prednisolone, ciclosporin or mycophenolate (depending on your dose)
– take long-term immunosuppressive treatment for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma and psoriasis.

If you are unsure, please speak to your pharmacist, GP or specialist for advice. You can also confirm your eligibility with the healthcare professional at your vaccination appointment.

These lists are a summary and do not cover everything. Read a full summary of those who are eligible in the COVID-19 chapter of the green book on GOV.UK.