Winter vaccines now available in Jersey

Monday, 29 September 2025 07:25

The winter flu jab is available from GP surgeries and pharmacies in Jersey from this week.

Vaccinations can be arranged from today (29 September).

The flu vaccine is offered free of charge to:

Over 65s

Healthcare workers and registered carers

Clinically at-risk children aged 6 months to 2 years

Children aged 2 up to 16 years

It is free to over 65s, health workers, carers and children

All those aged 16 to 50 years who are clinically at-risk (including pregnant women)

The covid 19 jab is also being offered to over 75s and the immunosuppressed.

Households of clinically at-risk islanders or those on the shielded patient list

The vaccine is being given to children in schools, in the form of a nasal spray.

Catch-up clinics will be arranged for any children who missed out on having their vaccine the day their schools was visited.

The Covid-19 vaccine is offered free to:

Over 75s

Adults living in care homes for older adults

Immunosuppressed aged 6 months and above

Director of Public Health, Professor Peter Bradley said: “Flu viruses tend to change from season to season which means a new vaccine each year is necessary to ensure the best protection.

“Both flu and COVID-19 can cause serious illness, particularly to the most vulnerable in our community. I urge those who are eligible to arrange vaccination as early in the season as possible this will provide the best defence during the colder months when we spend more time indoors where viruses circulate more easily.”

Islanders can find out more information on both vaccination programmes at gov.je/wintervaccines.

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