Double NHS vaccines for people aged 75 are being rolled out from October to protect against winter viruses.
The vaccines are the flu and the autumn booster Covid vaccine, which are being offered to older people for free from this month. The NHS begins its seasonal flu vaccination programme in autumn, well ahead of the winter season so that people have protection before respiratory viruses reach their peak. Flu typically reaches peak levels around December and January, but the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) this week warned that flu cases are already rising, suggesting the flu season has started early this year.
