Vaccinations

Flu and COVID-19 winter vaccinations in Tameside

Both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are available in Tameside for residents who are eligible.

Eligible groups for flu

• those aged 65 years and over
• those aged 6 months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, chapter 19 (Influenza))
• pregnant women
• all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2023
• school-aged children (from Reception to Year 11)
• 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
• frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets, such as Personal Assistants

The flu vaccine is available via the following locations

• Your GP surgery
• A local pharmacy that provides the vaccine
• Maternity services if you’re pregnant
• Schools, for school aged children

COVID-19 Autumn booster

• are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026)
• are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
• live in a care home for older adults

To book your COVID-19 vaccination select your GP surgery from the below link and then click 'go'. If your GP isn't shown in the list, it is located outside of the borough so please contact them directly.

If booking your COVID vaccination in this way, you may also be able to get your flu vaccination at the same appointment, if you are eligible for both.