RSV vaccination extended to 65–74s at risk from 1 September
From 1 September 2026, older adult RSV vaccination also covers adults aged 65–74 with chronic respiratory disease or immunosuppression.
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Children’s flu 2026/27: GP service specification published
The GP enhanced service covers children aged 2–3 and those aged 6 months to 17 years in clinical risk groups from 1 September 2026.
Latest developments in vaccines and immunisation procedures
UKHSA's regularly updated summary of vaccine and immunisation policy changes for practitioners.
ThinPrep cervical samples: do not refrigerate
Despite social media suggestions during hot weather, ThinPrep vials must not be stored in the fridge.
MMR/V catch-up campaign 2026/27: a GP contract requirement
The 2026/27 national catch-up campaign, which practices must take part in under the GP contract, focuses on MMR/V following measles outbreaks.
NHS travel vaccinations: what practices must offer free
Practices must offer polio (as dT/IPV), typhoid, hepatitis A and cholera free as part of the core contract. The CQC reiterates this.
COVID-19 autumn/winter 2026 programme: 1 October – 31 January
The autumn/winter COVID-19 programme runs alongside flu from 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027, with the same eligible cohorts as last year, including adults 75+ and care home residents.
MenB time-limited vaccination offer: letter and resources
Documents on the time-limited MenB offer for the year 13 group and eligible students under 25, including a guide for young people.
Spring COVID-19 campaign ends 30 June; year-round programme from 1 July
The spring programme ended on 30 June 2026. The year-round programme uses Comirnaty LP.8.1, with vaccine requested via ICBs. End-of-campaign actions are on FutureNHS.
Flu programme 2026/27: pharmacies can vaccinate more children
From 1 October 2026 community pharmacies can vaccinate 2–3-year-olds and at-risk children, and from 1 December school-age children who missed school vaccination. People experiencing homelessness are added to the programme.