Vaccination Update – December 27 2023

All adults eligible for a free flu vaccine can drop in to one of our community vaccination clinics to boost their protection without an appointment from January 2

Please find locations, dates and times for our clinics here.

The best way to protect against flu

Flu is now circulating in North Wales, alongside COVID-19 and other winter viruses. The number of patients testing positive for flu in our hospitals has increased in recent weeks. Last week, Public Health Wales said there had been a concerning rise in the number of cases of flu throughout Wales.

The best way to protect against flu is to get the annual flu vaccine. The vaccine can stop you getting flu, lessen the severity of symptoms if you do catch the virus, and reduce your chances of passing it on.

It also helps to protect the wider community from outbreaks, and reduces the pressure on local NHS services during the busiest time of the year.

More than 170,000 people in North Wales have already boosted their protection against flu by getting the flu vaccine this winter.

Walk in without an appointment

Our vaccination clinics will offer both the flu vaccine and COVID-19 Autumn booster from Tuesday January 2. All eligible adults will be able to drop in to a clinic to receive the vaccines without an appointment. You can choose to receive one or both vaccines.

Please find locations, dates and times for our clinics here. You can check your eligibility on our website.

Many GP surgeries and community pharmacies will also continue to offer flu vaccination.

Painless nasal spray flu vaccines are available from GP surgeries for children aged two and three (age on August 31 2022). Schoolchildren from Reception to Year 11 can still get a spray flu vaccine at catch-up clinics organised by our school immunisation teams. Please look out for more details advertised through their school.

If you have already received an appointment

If you have already received a letter with details of your COVID-19 Autumn booster appointment, you can stick to the date and time on your letter or choose to drop into a vaccination centre at an earlier date. If you choose to drop in, there is no need to contact us to cancel your appointment. You will be able to get a flu vaccine at your appointment if you have not already had one this winter.

We are asking people who do drop in to be patient – you may face a short wait at busier times. Please be prepared to help our teams by waiting for a slot to become available.