Vaccination information for families

Routine vaccination schedule: adults and pregnant women

Adults:

Age Vaccination
65 years
70 to 79 years Shingles vaccine.
75 to 79 years
80+ (and all residents of care homes) RSV vaccine (from 1st April 2026)

Pregnant Women:

When to get Vaccination
Autumn/Winter Season Flu vaccine
Around 20 weeks of pregnancy Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine
From 28 weeks RSV vaccine

Important Information

Routine vaccinations are recommended for everyone based on age. Speak to your GP Practice nurse if you have missed any of these. If you or your child have a health problem, a weak immune system, or are having treatment like chemotherapy, steroids, or other treatments that affect the immune system, it’s important to talk to your doctor or health professional about vaccination. They can help you understand which vaccines are safe and right for you. Sometimes, you might need extra vaccines to give you better protection. This is true for both routine and seasonal vaccines for adults and children. 

More vaccination information

Ask your GP or pharmacist. If you are having difficulty contact Southend Public health team on 01702 215000.