Vaccinations for adults aged 65 and over

Vaccinations for adults aged 65 and over

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Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. As well as protecting you, vaccinations can protect your family, friends and people in the wider community.

The vaccines offered to adults aged 65 and over

Read about the vaccines below, or watch this animation:

Vaccinations for specific groups

Some groups of people may be eligible for other vaccinations – such as care home residents, carers, and people who are immunosuppressed or have other certain long-term health conditions. Certain groups of people will be offered seasonal COVID-19 vaccinations during the year.

For more information, visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/

Find out more

Take a look at our seasonal vaccinations page, to learn more about how flu and COVID-19 vaccines work together to keep you safe.

Find out about vaccinations for babies, children and adults, including why they’re important and how to get them, on our main vaccinations page.

Still got questions or need information in another language? Visit our vaccine information centre.