People who are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and Covid-19 autumn booster are still able to get protected from the viruses.
Vaccinations are safe and effective and are offered to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu and Covid. This includes people who are 50 and over, have certain health conditions, or are pregnant.
Children aged two and three are eligible for a flu nasal spray and can have this at their GP practice.
Primary school children were offered a flu vaccination last term from Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If your child was not able to take part, you can book a clinic on the KCHFT website until Monday, 20 February.
The flu vaccine offer closes on 31 March.
The offer of all Covid-19 boosters closes on 12 February; this includes booster doses for patients of all ages who are classed as at-risk or immunosuppressed, and their household contacts.
The primary doses (first or second) continue as part of the ongoing evergreen offer and are available for children aged five and up. People who are severely immunosuppressed can have a third dose.
Kate Langford, Chief Medical Officer at NHS Kent and Medway, said: “It’s not too late to protect yourself against flu and Covid.
“They can both be unpleasant for most people and can be dangerous and even life-threatening for some, particularly those with certain health conditions.
“For most eligible patients, flu appointments can be booked at participating local pharmacies or your GP practice. “Covid boosters and primary doses can all be booked online.
“If your child is of primary school age but was either unwell or unavailable to get the nasal spray when offered at school, then please get in touch with KCHFT online and make a booking.”