COVID-19 and FLU Vaccinations
The coronavirus (COVID-19) and Influenza (FLU) vaccines are safe and effective and give you the best protection against these viruses.
Levels of protection may decline over time. Booster doses are offered to help you maintain strong protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to the hospital if you catch COVID-19 or FLU.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine booster doses are offered seasonally, and the FLU vaccine is offered each Autumn. Both can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 or FLU to help you maintain strong protection.
If you are eligible for the Autumn/Winter COVID and FLU vaccinations, the NHS will contact you when it’s your turn to be vaccinated.
St Mary's Vaccination Hub
The Vaccination Hub is open Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45am to 1pm. You can walk-in to receive your COVID or FLU vaccination (no appointment needed).
The Hub will close on Thursday 19 December at 1.00pm and will re-open again on Monday 6 January 2025.
The Autumn/Winter vaccination programme will close for St Mary’s Hospital on Tuesday 30 January 2025.
May we politely ask that you do not call NHS 111, St Mary’s Hospital Switchboard or the Vaccination Hub regarding COVID vaccinations as we are unable to book or amend appointments.
Who is eligible for a seasonal COVID-19 or FLU vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people at increased risk from COVID-19.
You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine if you:
- are aged 65 or over
- are pregnant
- are aged 6 months to 64 years and have an increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 because of a health condition or treatment
- live in a care home for older adults
For individuals in the above groups who have not had any previous doses, it is recommended that they receive a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The FLU vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from FLU.
You can get the free NHS FLU vaccine if you:
- are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
- have certain long-term health conditions
- are pregnant
- live in a care home
- are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
- live with someone who has a weakened immune system
The current vaccines offered are:
- COVID: Pfizer (Comimaty JN.1)
- FLU: Seqirus
Where to find us
For adults over 18 years
We recommend that you book an appointment via the National Booking Service or by using the mobile phone NHS App, or by calling 119. COVID-19 and FLU vaccinations are offered as a walk-in (no appointment needed) however, booked appointments will be prioritised and you may have a long wait.
St Mary’s Vaccination Hub is in the South Block building opposite the Duck Pond. Accessible parking is available to the rear of the building which can be accessed from the Laidlaw entrance (first left from the B&Q roundabout coming from Newport).
Use this map to locate the St Mary's Vaccination Hub.
For Children aged 5 and over
Children’s COVID vaccination clinics are offered for Years 5-11 and Years 12-15 and will be available to book by calling the Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 0300 561 0018. There are no walk-ins offered.
Upcoming Children's vaccination clinic times:
- Monday 6 January 2025, 2pm - 5pm
- Thursday 16 January 2025, 8am - 11am
Please note that Children's vaccination clinics will take place in the Children’s Outpatients Department, North Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital and NOT St Mary's Vaccination Hub.
You can contact the Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline for further information including getting information in other languages such as Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Bengali and more, as well as the latest information on eligibility. Call 0300 561 0018 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm at weekends.
Find out more about COVID-19 and the vaccination programme including frequently asked questions.
