Vaccine News
COVID-19 vaccines Spring Booster available from April 25
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for a smaller group of people, including:
- adults aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 17 June 2025)
- individuals aged 6 months to 74 years that have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- residents in a care home for older adults
Further information about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
*Please note: If you are visiting for a nurse appointment it may be possible to have your flu vaccine at the same time but COVID-19 vaccines can only be given in a clinic, as there are 5 doses in each vial.
RSV Vaccines available all year
RSV vaccines are available for patients aged 75 years old to protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus. This will become part of the routine vaccination programme and will be offered to patients who turn 75 in their birthday year. For the first year of the programme we are offering catch-up vaccines for patients aged 75 – 79 years. Further information about the RSV vaccine can be found here
Pneumococcal Vaccines available all year
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It’s recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over. Further information about Pneumococcal vaccine can be found here
Shingles Vaccines available all year
The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It’s recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system. Further information about Shingles can be found here
Don’t forget your travel vaccines!
Please collect a travel form from reception or download a copy from the leaflet section of our website. Once complete, please return the form to the practice and make an appointment to see the nurse for advice at least 8 weeks before you travel.
A minimum of 8 weeks’ notice is required as we may need to order vaccines for you and certain medications need to be taken two weeks before travel, however for those with a multi-stop itinerary please note that a minimum of 12 weeks’ notice is required.
Helpful information can be found at: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
Services are also available from Exeter Travel Clinic The Southwest’s Travel Health Specialist | Exeter Travel Clinic