COVID-19 and FLU vaccinations

COVID-19 and FLU Vaccinations

Protection from vaccines can decline over time. Booster doses for influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are offered to help maintain strong protection against becoming seriously unwell or needing hospital care if you catch these viruses. Both flu and COVID-19 can cause serious or life-threatening illness.

These vaccines are offered to people at higher risk of complications, helping to ensure they remain well protected. The COVID-19 booster is available seasonally, while the flu vaccine is offered each autumn.

If you are eligible for the Autumn/Winter COVID & flu vaccinations, the NHS will contact you when it's your turn to be vaccinated.

Who is eligible for a Flu vaccine

The following people will be offered a flu vaccine this autumn:

• those aged 65 years and over
• those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as define by the Green Book, Influenza chapter 19)
• those in long-stay residential care homes
• carers in receipt of carer's allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
• close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
• all frontline healthcare & social care workers, including both clinical and non-clinical staff who have contact with patients

Who is eligible for a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

The following people will be offered a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine this autumn:

• residents in a care home for older adults
• all adults aged 75 years and over
• persons aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as define in tables 3 and 4 of the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book

For individuals in the above groups who have had or not had any previous doses, it is recommended that they receive a single dose of COVID-18 vaccine during the campaign period.

St Mary's Vaccination Centre (formerly Vaccination Hub)

From 1 October 2025, St Mary's Vaccination Centre is offering Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Centre is located in the South Block building, opposite the Duck Pond.

Wheelchair access is available at the rear of South Block, behind the Podiatry Department. Additional accessible parking and entry are also available at the back of South Block via the Laidlaw entrance (take the first left at the B&Q roundabout when coming from Newport).

Use this map to locate the St Mary's Vaccination Centre.

Getting your vaccination for adults over 18

We recommend that you book an appointment via the National Booking Service or by using the mobile phone NHS App, or by calling 119. These will be open to book from 1 September 2025.

Alternatively, from 1 October 2025, you can also walk-in (no appointment needed) however, booked appointments will be prioritised and you may have a long wait. May we politely ask that you not call NHS 111, St Mary's Hospital Switchboard or the Vaccine Centre regarding COVID vaccinations as we are unable to book or amend appointments.

Opening times at St Mary's Vaccination Centre:

St Mary's Vaccination Centre will open on 1 October 2025 until end of January 2026.

Days open will be subject to demand, so please refer to this page prior to walking-in to the Vaccine Centre.

• From 1 October to 16 October, we will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8am to 5:30pm.
• From 20 October to 30 October, we will be open on a Monday and Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm.

The NHS website has more information about winter vaccinations and winter health

Health and Wellbeing/Vaccination Clinics near you:

From October, you can have a flu or COVID vaccine at any of the Health & Wellbeing/Vaccination clinics being held in various locations around the island. 

In partnership with primary care,  the Island community are invited to drop in to a local health and wellbeing clinic in their area for advice and support about their health and wellbeing. The team will be available to talk through any questions or concerns that you may have and connect you to sources of support. They will be offering blood pressure checks, height weight and BMI measurements, lifestyle support, advice on cancer screening and more.

There is no need to book, just come along and see the team at any of the following locations and times:

For children and babies over 6 months

COVID Vaccination Clinics are available for children and babies over 6 months and take place at the Vaccination Centre. These will be available to book on NBS soon. Please refer to this page for more information. There are no walk-ins offered for this group.

Changing your appointment

If you have booked your appointment through the National Booking Service and need to change it, please visit the website or the mobile NHS App or call 119 between 8am and 8pm. Calls to 119 are free from mobiles and landlines. They can provide support in over 200 languages.

You can also contact the Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline for information on how to book, including getting information in other languages such as Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Bengali and more, as well as the latest information on eligibility. Call 0300 561 0018 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm at weekends.