Most routine vaccinations are given in childhood but eligible adults are offered three routine vaccines once they reach certain ages. Click on the below drop downs to find out more.
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.
You are eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine if you’re:
- 65+ years of age
- an adult of any age at higher risk of getting seriously ill from pneumococcal infections.*
*This includes some welders and metal workers who are exposed to metal fumes at work (check with your employer if you think you may need it).
Your GP practice should contact you if you are eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine but if you have missed it or think you may be eligible please contact your GP practice to discuss.
Click on the links for further information on pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis plus the pneumococcal vaccine.
The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles.
Eligibility for the shingles vaccine:
- From 1 September 2023, you're eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 65*
- Everyone aged 70 to 79
- Aged 50 or over and at higher risk from shingles because of a severely weakened immune system.
*If you turned 65 before 1 September 2023, you'll be eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 70
Your GP practice should contact you if you are eligible for the shingles vaccine but if you have missed it or think you may be eligible please contact your GP practice to discuss.
Click on the links for further information on shingles and the shingles vaccine.
The RSV vaccine helps protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common virus that, in some cases, can make older adults seriously ill.
You are eligible for the RSV vaccine if you’re:
- 75 - 79 years of age*
*If you turned 80 after 1 September 2024, you're eligible for the RSV vaccine until 31 August 2025.
You're not eligible for the RSV vaccine if you turned 80 on or before 1 September 2024.
Your GP practice should contact you if you are eligible for the RSV vaccine but if you have missed it or think you may be eligible please contact your GP practice to discuss.
Click on the links for further information on RSV and the RSV vaccine.