The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a three-day warning as covid and flu cases rise. UKHSA is the government department that prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep people safe.
In an update on Instagram on Monday evening, UKHSA said: “There are only THREE DAYS left until online booking for #Flu and #COVID19 vaccines closes. After Thursday you’ll need to get your vaccine through a COVID-19 walk-in vaccination site or a pharmacy offering the flu vaccine.”
According to the NHS website, you may be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine if you are aged 65 or over, are pregnant, or if you are aged six months to 64 years and have an increased risk of getting seriously ill from covid because of a health condition or treatment.
The health service adds that those aged 65 or over, including those who will be 65 by March 31, 2025, or who have certain long-term health conditions will be offered a flu vaccine. It is also available for anyone who is pregnant, who lives in a care home, who is the main carer for an older or disabled person, or who receives a carer’s allowance, and/or if you live with someone who has a weakened immune system.
The notice comes as the UK faces what many experts have dubbed a “quad-demic”, with the country currently facing high cases of flu, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with a rise in Covid-19 also expected.