If you are eligible for a Flu or COVID-19 vaccination, you’ll receive an invitation to book an appointment at one of our vaccination clinics. This year you can now have both vaccinations together, in one appointment.
Our Autumn vaccination clinics are being held at all our surgeries, on the dates shown below. We are also offering Flu and Covid-19 apts at Poole Ferry Port.
| Site | Date | Time |
| Children* invited only – Upton Surgery | Saturday 19th September | 8am to 1pm |
| Poole, Longfleat Rd Surgery | Saturday 17th October | 8am to 4.30pm |
| Hamworthy Surgery | Sunday 18th October | 8am to 4.30pm |
| Ferry Port (Poole) | Friday 23rd October | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Upton Surgery | Saturday 24th October | 8am to 4.30pm |
| Lifeboat Quay | Sunday 25th October | 8am to 4.30pm |
| Lytchett Surgery | Sunday 25th October | 8am to 2pm |
Similar to previous years, eligible patients will recieve a text message or email containing an online booking link. Patients who do not have a mobile phone or email address on their record, will receive a letter invitation.
What does this vaccine do?
Protects against the Influenza virus, which can lead to serious illness and hospitalisation in elderly and vulnerable people.
Who can have this vaccine?
Anyone over the age of 65, pregnant women, carers and those under 65 who have a medical condition which falls within the criteria, for more information please visit: The flu vaccination: who should have it and why – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How often should I have this?
Once a year during Autumn/Winter.
How is this given?
A single injection in one arm.
When will I be able to get my vaccine?
We will be running clinics across our 5 surgeries. All eligible patients will be sent an invitation via text or email to book online, or bookings can be made over the phone or in person (after you have received your invitation).
Why Do I Need a Flu Vaccine Every Year? | video by The Adam Practice
For more information on the Flu vaccine please visit: Flu vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
What does this vaccine do?
Protects against the Coronavirus, which can lead to serious illness and hospitalisation in elderly and vulnerable people.
Who can have this vaccine?
The following are those eligible for COVID-19 vaccination are:
● adults aged 75 years and over
● residents in a care home for older adults
● individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed
How often should I have this?
Twice a year during Spring & Autumn/Winter.
How is this given?
A single injection in one arm.
When will I be able to get my vaccine?
We will be running clinics across our 5 surgeries. All eligible patients will be sent an invitation via text or email to book online, or bookings can be made over the phone or in person (after you have received your invitation).
Seasonal COVID-19 Vaccine - video by The Adam Practice
What does this vaccine do?
It reduces the chances of a person getting Shingles, which is a painful condition and in serious cases can lead to hearing loss and blindness.
Who can have this vaccine?
All adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.
How often should I have this?
One course of 2 injections Only
How is this given?
You’ll be offered 2 doses of the vaccine. These are given between 6 and 12 months apart. These are each a single injection in one arm.
When will I be able to get my vaccine?
If you are eligible the first dose may be offered to you at your flu vaccination appointment, as these can safely be given together or can be booked separately if preferred. This vaccine can also be given alongside the Covid-19 and Pneumococcal vaccines.
Your Shingles Vaccination Invitation - video by The Adam Practice
For more information on the Shingles vaccine please see Shingles vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
What does this vaccine do?
It helps protect against serious bacterial infections including pneumonia and meningitis.
Who can have this vaccine?
All adults turning 65, plus, children and adults at higher risk of getting seriously ill.
How often should I have this?
A single dose at 65. Some people at high risk many need repeat doses.
How is this given?
A single injection in one arm.
When will I be able to get my vaccine?
If you are eligible this will be offered to you at your flu vaccination appointment, as these can safely be given together or can be booked separately if preferred. This vaccine can also be given alongside the Covid-19 and Shingles vaccines.
For more information on the Pneumococcal vaccine please see Pneumococcal vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
What is the RSV?
It is one of the common viruses that cause coughs and colds in winter. Infants under 1 year of age and the elderly are at the greatest risk of developing severe disease such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
Who can have this vaccine?
From 1 September 2026, eligibility will expand to include adults aged 65–74 in certain JCVI-defined clinical risk groups, including:
*Poorly controlled asthma means 2+ courses of oral corticosteroids in the previous 24 months, maintenance oral steroids, or 1+ hospital admission for asthma in the previous 24 months.
How often should I have this?
It is a single injection in one arm.
When will I be able to get my vaccine?
This vaccine is not seasonal and will be offered all year-round to eligible patients. We offer dedicated clinics for the RSV vaccination. Please contact us and we will include you in a waiting list for the next available clinic.
Can I have this at the same time as my Flu Vaccine?
It is not recommended to give this at the same time if you are 75yr and over, as there is some evidence that it can reduce the effectiveness of one strain in the Flu vaccine.
The RSV Vaccine video - The Adam Practice
For more information on RSV and the vaccine against it please visit: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Updated August 2026.
