Eligible people in Wolverhampton are being reminded they can get free flu and Covid-19 vaccinations – with further pop up clinics operating across the city over the next few weeks.

Similar to last year, those eligible for a free Covid-19 and flu vaccination include all adults aged 65 years and over, people who live in a care home for older adults, people aged 6 months to 64 years with health conditions that make them more vulnerable, frontline health and social care staff including those working in care homes for older adults, and pregnant women.

Eligible people can get one or both vaccinations and are invited to book an appointment via the NHS website, on the NHS app or by calling 119.

Alternatively, they can get their vaccinations at one of a number of community pop up clinics offering both vaccines without an appointment which are taking place across the city over the coming weeks, including:

  • Phoenix Park, Dudley Road, today (Monday 4 November) and Monday 18 November from 9am to 3pm
  • SMI Steps to Health, Showell Circus, tomorrow (Tuesday 5 November) from 9am to 3pm
  • Sainsburys Wolverhampton, Raglan Street, on Thursday (7 November) and Thursday 21 November from 9am to 3pm
  • Queen Square, Wolverhampton, on Friday (8 November) and Friday 22 November from 9am to 3pm
  • Sainsburys Wednesfield, Bentley Bridge, on Thursdays 14 and 28 November from 11am to 6pm.

Anyone not eligible for a free flu vaccination is reminded that they can get it for a small charge at participating pharmacists.

Sally Roberts, Chief Nursing Officer for the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, said: "It’s vital that everyone prepares for potential winter illnesses, especially those who are at higher risk.

“It can be easy to become complacent, however it’s important for those who are eligible to top up their protection, even if they have had a vaccine or been ill with flu or Covid-19 before, as immunity fades over time and these viruses change each year.”

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: "Getting vaccinated will help you get winter strong so, I would encourage anyone who is eligible to take up the offer of a free flu or Covid-19 vaccination, or both.”