NHS Greater Manchester is urging all those who are eligible to get ‘Get Winter Strong’ by getting vaccinated to protect themselves and those around them. Vaccines – free on the NHS to those who need them - give the most effective protection against common winter viruses that can cause serious illness for those at higher risk.
Who’s eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered on the NHS to people at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccinations are currently not available
Winter COVID-19 vaccinations have ended. The NHS will contact you in spring 2025 if you're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
RSV vaccine
The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine is new for this year! This virus causes coughs and colds and can be dangerous for older people and young babies. That’s why this vaccine is recommended for adults aged 75-79 - plus pregnant people (from 28 weeks) to protect the baby for the first few months of its life. GP practices are providing the RSV vaccine.
Vaccinations in pregnancy
Pregnant people can also access flu, COVID-19, RSV and whooping cough vaccines from their maternity service. Just ask your midwife.
Vaccinations for children
Children spread flu fast! So, little ones aged 2 to 3 years, plus children in school years reception to year 11 will be given a quick and painless nasal flu vaccine spray. The vaccine will be given at school or in GP practices for little ones.
Find out more about childhood vaccines and when to have them,
This page was last updated on 20 February 2025