See if you are eligible for free vaccines as 'tripledemic' of winter illness approaches

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See if you are eligible for free vaccines as 'tripledemic' of winter illness approaches
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Bookings for millions of people to get their flu and COVID vaccines open today - find out if you're eligible to get the jabs, including for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Millions of people can book their flu and COVID vaccines from today, which officials hope will ease pressure on the health service ahead of the winter months. It comes amid concerns from NHS England over a so-called 'tripledemic' of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus . Bookings open at 9am on Monday and can be made through the NHS website, app or by calling 119.

Read more: What is RSV? It is available to women from the 28th week of pregnancy to protect their newborns, as well as older people aged 75 to 79.

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