Health leaders in Northamptonshire are urging all residents to get their free vaccinations if they meet the eligibility criteria to protect them and those that are most vulnerable in the community.

Flu vaccinations

The eligible cohorts for the flu vaccination this autumn/winter includes:

- anyone aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2027)

Health leaders are urging anyone who is eligible for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations in the north of the county to get their vaccination

placeholder image — Health leaders are urging anyone who is eligible for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations in the north of the county to get their vaccination

- anyone aged 18 to 64 and have certain long-term health conditions

- pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy

- anyone that lives in a care home for older adults

- the main carer for an older or disabled person, or anyone who receives a carer's allowance

- anyone that lives with someone who has a weakened immune system

- those experiencing homelessness or staying in a homeless hostel or night shelter

- frontline health and social care workers who can get a flu vaccine through their employer

Covid-19 vaccinations

The eligible cohorts for the Covid-19 vaccination this autumn/winter includes:

- those aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2027)

- anyone aged six months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment

- those that live in a care home for older adults

- Pregnant women and children have been able to get the flu vaccine since 1 September 2026. Health leaders are also urging all pregnant women particularly those that are due to give birth this winter to protect their babies by having their whooping cough and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines when eligible as both of these viruses can be particularly harmful to newborn babies. Having these vaccines during pregnancy gives your baby some protection when they are born.

How to get your vaccination

Those that are eligible for either the flu or Covid-19 vaccine do not have to wait to receive an invitation from the NHS bookings team or their GP practice to be able to book a vaccination appointment.

Book an online appointment

You can find out more information and book an appointment online.

Find a walk-in clinic

Alternatively you can find a walk-in clinic in Northamptonshire, where you can attend with no appointment.

Find a mobile clinic

Mobile clinic locations are available this month. Vaccinations are available from 10.30am to 3.30pm at the following mobile clinic locations – no appointment is necessary:

- Wednesday, November 11, 10.30am to 3.30pm - Co-op, Earls Barton, 12 High St, Earls Barton

- Thursday, November 12, 10.30am to 3.30pm - Waitrose, Oundle, 66 East Rd, Oundle

- Monday, November 16, 10.30am to 3.30pm - Rothwell Market Place, Market Hill, Rothwell

- Friday, November 20, 4.30pm to 6.30pm - Morrisons, Oakley Rd, Great Oakley, Corby

- Tuesday, November 24, 10.30am to 3.30pm - Co-op Grangeway, Grangeway Precinct, Rushden

If you believe you are eligible you can check with your GP practice or you can check online. There must also be a gap of at least three months between Covid-19 vaccinations. The NHS App provides details of all your previous Covid-19 and flu vaccinations.

In Northamptonshire people can access their Covid-19 vaccines via their GP practice, community pharmacies or walk-in clinics.

Pregnant women also have the option of getting vaccinated at their local antenatal clinic.