vaccination.pngIs your immune system compromised by a health condition or suppressed by medication? If so, please arrange to get your COVID vaccination soon if you haven’t already had it.

People who are immunocompromised are at greater risk of developing serious illness following a COVID infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself.

You can use the NHS app or website to book your COVID vaccination, if eligible, or search for a walk-in vaccination service near you.

Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment

You are likely to have a compromised immune system if you have or have had:

  • a blood cancer such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
  • an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant
  • a genetic disorder that affects your immune system
  • chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy

Medicines that purposely suppress the immune system include those used to prevent organ transplant rejection and treat autoimmune or inflammatory diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma or psoriasis.

It is also recommended that you have a COVID vaccination this winter if you are aged 75 or over (including if you will be 75 by 31 January 2026) or live in a care home for older adults.

The flu vaccine is also available free for eligible people, including:

  • those aged 65 or over
  • people with certain long term health conditions
  • people who are pregnant
  • people living in a care home or with someone with a weakened immune system.

If you have any questions about the COVID or flu vaccinations, please speak to your GP.