The Vaccinators

It's important to get your seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations if you're at higher risk of getting seriously ill from these illnesses. Seasonal vaccines are offered because viruses change, and protection fades over time. From eligibility to vaccination updates, get the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccines and routine flu jabs. 

Book your COVID-19 vaccine

You can either book your COVID-19 vaccine or scroll down for walk-in locations.

Book your flu vaccine

You can book your flu vaccine online at a pharmacy, or contact your GP practice if you think you're eligble for a free vaccine.

If you come under one of the eligibility groups please use the boxes below to navigate to why it's important to get your vaccines. Or scroll down for walk-ins and FAQs

Pregnancy

You can have both your flu and COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. Find out more about vaccinations during pregnancy.

Immunosuppressed

If you have a weakened immune system or you are on medication or treatment that suppresses your immune system you can have free COVID-19 and flu vaccines, along with the people you live with. 

Learning disability

COVID-19 and flu can both make you feel very poorly. You can have a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu jab which will help your body fight them. Find out more information.

 

Where are walk-in sessions taking place?

The current walk-in sessions for COVID-19 available are listed below, no need to book! Just turn up

Walk-in vaccination clinic dates 2023

Date

Location

Ages

Accessibility

Wednesday - Friday
10am- 5pm.
Saturdays 
9.30am - 1pm
Until 15 December

Kings Hedges Pharmacy, 9-11 Kings Hedges, St Ives, PE27 3XS

12+

  • Accessible by public transport

  • Disabled parking available

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible toilets

  • Designated wheelchair area

  • Quiet room available 

Monday - Friday
10am - 5.30pm
Saturdays
10am - 4.30pm
Until 15 December

St Ives Pharmacy, 5 The Pavement, Market Hill, St Ives, PE27 5AD

12+

  • Accessible by public transport

  • Disabled parking available

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible toilets

  • Designated wheelchair area

  • Quiet room available 

29 November
10am - 1pm

Littleport Leisure Centre, Littleport Leisure, Camel Rd, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1EW (Pregnancy Clinic & Q&A Session)

12+

  • Disabled parking available

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible toilets

  • Quiet room available on request

30 November
9:15am - 12:30pm

Mi Pharmacy (Werrington Branch), 12b Skaters Way, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6NB

16+

 

30 November
9am - 3pm

Queen Mary's Centre, Community Centre Queens Road, Wisbech, PE13 2PE

12+

  • Accessible by public transport

  • Disabled parking available nearby

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible toilets

1 December
12pm - 2pm

Faizan E Madina Mosque, 169 - 175, Gladstone St, Peterborough, PE1 2BN

12+

 

2 December
9:15am - 11am

Wards of Warboys Dispensing Chemist, 1 Ramsey Road, Warboys, PE28 2RW

16+

 

2 December
9:15am - 12:45pm

J W Anderson Dispensing Chemist, Galen House, 83 High Street, Somersham, PE28 3JB

16+

 

3 December
9am - 3pm

Melbourn Hub, 30 High Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DZ

12+

  • Disabled parking available

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible toilets

  • Designated wheelchair area

  • Quiet room available 

3 December
9:30am - 11:30am

Mi Pharmacy (Park Road Branch), 164 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UF

16+

 

4 December
10am - 3pm

Sawston Mill Lane Pavilioin, 5-19 Mill Ln, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HY

12+

 

12 December 
9am - 3pm

Commemoration Hall, 39 High St, Huntingdon, PE29 3AQ

12+

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Disabled parking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible toilets
  • Quiet room available on request

15 December
9am - 3pm

Brown's Field Community Centre (Gypsy Roma Traveller drop-in), Brown's Field Youth and Community Centre, CB4 1RU

12+

 

How do I book my child’s winter vaccinations?

How do I book my child’s COVID-19 vaccinations?

  • If your child is aged 2-3 years or aged 6 months –17 years and in a clinical at risk group, we encourage you to book as soon as possibleto ensure they’re protected ahead of winter and to help prevent the spread of the virus.
  • COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years old will be available later in October 2023. The NHS will contact you when vaccinations are available for this age group. You may wish to wait to receive an invitatio

 

When can I book my child’s flu vaccinations?

  • If your child is aged two or three years old, or if they are aged six months to two years with certain health conditions, you can book a flu vaccination appointment at their GP practice
  • If your child is of school age, you do not need to book at their GP practice. They will be vaccinated in schools or community clinics through the school aged immunisation service. You will recieve a consent form from your child's school which you need to fill in and return to ensure they get their flu vaccination at school.

Who can have a COVID-19 vaccination?

You may be eligible if you are:

  • aged 65 years and over (by 31 March 2024)
  • aged 6 months to 64 years and at increased risk due to a health condition or medical treatment
  • pregnant
  • a frontline health or social care worker
  • aged 12 to 64 years and live with someone who has a weakened immune system
  • aged 16 to 64 years and a paid or unpaid carer
  • a resident or staff in a care home for older adults.

If you have never been vaccinated before, or if you only had one dose, you can still get your seasonal vaccination. You only need one COVID-19 vaccination during the seasonal period (if you are aged 5 or over).It must be at least 3 months (91 days) since your last COVID-19 vaccination.

Who else can get a COVID-19 vaccine?

  • Children aged 6 months to 4 years old who are at increased risk can get a first and second dose, followed by a seasonal dose 91 days later.
  • If you have had a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy, your specialist may advise you that you need re-vaccination against COVID-19. Speak to your specialist or GP for advice.

Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine for travel or other purposes?

If you are not in an eligible group, it is not currently possible to access COVID-19 vaccination on the NHS or privately in England. The NHS website has more information about who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. 

Who can get a seasonal flu vaccination?

The flu vaccine is offered to people most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu or who are most likely to pass flu to other people at risk. The following people are eligible for the free flu vaccine this season:

  • aged 2 and 3 years on 31 August 2023
  • eligible school aged children (Reception to Year 11)
  • those aged 6 months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups
  • people that are pregnant
  • all those aged 65 years and over (by 31 March 2024)
  • those in long-stay residential care homes
  • carers, those in receipt of carer’s allowance or main carer of an older or disabled person
  • those that live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone living with HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)
  • frontline workers in a social care setting that do not have access to occupational health

The NHS website has more information about who is eligible for a flu vaccination. Please wait to be invited by your GP.

If you do not fit into the NHS eligibilty criteria then you can book a flu jab privately through many local pharmacies.

Why do I need another vaccine?

Seasonal vaccines are offered because protection fades over time, and viruses change. The vaccines help give you good protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to hospital if you catch COVID-19 or flu.

How can I get my seasonal COVID-19 or flu vaccination?

How can I get my seasonal COVID-19 vaccination?

  • Book using the NHS App or online at nhs.uk/book-covid. You can book both vaccinations at the same time 
  • Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination by clicking on the tab abouve
  • Book through a local NHS service, such as a GP surgery
  • Through your care home

How can I get my seasonal flu vaccination?

To get your adult flu vaccination, you can contact your GP practice or find your nearest pharmacy (18+ only) offering the vaccine at www.nhs.uk/flu-pharmacy. In some areas, midwives can give the flu vaccine at the antenatal clinic. From October, some pharmacies are offering appointments online or via the NHS App.

To arrange your child’s flu vaccination:

  • If your child is aged 2 or 3 years old or if they are aged 6 months to 2 years with certain health conditions, you can book aflu vaccination appointment at their GP practice.
  • If your child is of school age, you do not need to book. They will be vaccinated in schools or community clinics through the school aged immunisation service.

Who should I contact if need a home visit for a vaccination?

If your specialist or GP practice has been unable to organise your vaccination for you, please contact us using the contact details below

Email: cpicb.pet@nhs.net 

Contact number: 03300 571030

Treatments for COVID-19 for people at highest risk of becoming seriously ill

The NHS offers treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill. Further information for those eligible can be found online at Treatments for COVID-19 - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

I’m eligible for free Lateral Flow Tests (LFT) – how do I access these?

If you’re eligible for free rapid lateral flow tests, you can now collect them from a participating local pharmacy. This is replacing the online and telephone ordering services for free rapid lateral flow tests provided by GOV.UK and NHS 119. The pharmacy will ask you about your medical history to confirm you’re eligible for free tests.