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# Free flu, COVID-19 and RSV jabs available to eligible Ipswich residents starting tomorrow
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/free-flu-covid-19-and-rsv-jabs-available-to-eligible-ipswich-residents/
- Published: 2024-10-02T08:45:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:34:01.000Z
- Description: NHS England has announced that eligible residents in Ipswich can now book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The rollout aims to protect those most at risk ahead of winter.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Health, Fitness & Wellness, Health & Care Services, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** These vaccinations protect against serious illnesses and potential hospitalisation during the busy winter months.

![COVID-19 vaccine](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1727858602-covid-vaccine-3.jpg)

COVID-19 vaccine Photo: Chaz Bharj (Getty Images)

**Key details:**

- Vaccines are available from 3 October.
- Eligible groups include adults 65 and over, care home residents and those with certain underlying health conditions.
- Frontline health and social care staff will also be offered the vaccines.
- For the first time, a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is available for those aged 75-79 and pregnant women from 28 weeks.

**How to book:**

- Via the [NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/book-flu-vaccination/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- Through the NHS App
- By calling 119 for free

**What they're saying:**

Michelle Kane, Director for Vaccinations at NHS England, said: "The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be life-saving and are our best defences against these viruses – and it takes just a few minutes to book online or via the NHS App or 119, so I would urge everyone eligible to do so, to protect themselves and people around them."

Dr Julie Yates, UKHSA Deputy Director for Immunisation Programmes, added: "Many people who are more vulnerable to getting a severe illness from respiratory viruses like flu and COVID-19 are not aware they are at greater risk and eligible for these vaccines. If you are pregnant or have a certain long-term condition you should be offered the vaccines – if unsure, please speak with a trusted nurse or doctor."

**The bottom line:** The NHS hopes this year's vaccination campaign will help avoid a potential "tripledemic" of RSV, COVID-19, and flu. Eligible Ipswich residents are encouraged to book their vaccinations promptly to ensure protection during the winter months.

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