Banbury residents encouraged to get their annual winter flu and COVID jabs
Banbury residents eligible for winter flu and COVID jabs are being encouraged to get their annual vaccinations.
Pregnant women, children aged two to three, school-aged children up to Year 11, and children aged six months and over with a long-term health condition are eligible for flu vaccinations.
Free COVID booster vaccines are available from October 1 for people aged 65 and over, those under 65 in a clinical risk group, care home residents, carers, frontline health and social care workers, and people experiencing homelessness.
Residents in care homes for older people, all adults aged 75 and over, and people aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed can also receive a free COVID booster.
An RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine is also available to pregnant women, people aged 75 and over, care home residents aged 65 and over, and those aged 65 to 74 with a weakened immune system or long-term lung condition, excluding well-controlled asthma.
Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council’s director for public health, said: “The vaccination programme aims to provide those who need the most protection with the help they need. Getting the vaccine not only gives you extra protection but also protects your loved ones and those you work with.
“It’s important to boost your protection regularly, as immunity decreases and viruses change each year, so don’t put it off, book your appointment today.
“As always, if you have a fever or feel unwell from a respiratory infection, stay home and limit contact with others.”
Find out more about the vaccinations and how to book an appointment by visiting: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/