Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations 2026/27

Invitations to book are going out by text or email, with a booking link. If you are eligible, please look out for yours and book as soon as you can.

Flu vaccine

You may be eligible if you are:

aged 65 or over
pregnant
a carer
living with someone who has a weakened immune system
living in a long-stay care home
under 65 with a long-term health condition, such as asthma, diabetes, heart or lung disease, or a weakened immune system

Autumn COVID-19 booster

You may be eligible if you are:

aged 75 or over
living in a care home for older adults
living with a significantly weakened immune system, for example current cancer treatment, an organ transplant, or certain long-term immune-suppressing medication

Being eligible for the flu vaccine does not automatically mean you are eligible for the COVID-19 booster.

Where and when

Clinics run throughout October at Banwell Surgery and Winscombe Community Centre.

Already invited

Pregnant patients, and parents and carers of children aged 2 to 3, have already been sent their flu invitation. They have been eligible since 1 September. Please book if this applies to you.

If you cannot book online

Call our vaccination line on 01934 825810, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Before your appointment

Please read the flu vaccine leaflet on GOV.UK.

Declining, or already vaccinated elsewhere

If you would like to decline a vaccine this year, or have already had one somewhere else, please let us know so we can update your medical record. You can do this through the patient portal using your booking link, or by calling the vaccination line on 01934 825810, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 11:00am to 2:00pm.