The 2025 Winter/Autumn vaccination campaign is now underway with vaccinations for certain groups from 1 September. 

Today, the Royal Devon kicked off its vaccination programme with RSV, whooping cough and flu vaccinations for pregnant women across Royal Devon vaccination sites and maternity services.

See a list of upcoming clinics. 

Maternal flu vaccinations

From Monday 1 September pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy can get the free flu vaccination through our clinics listed here. 

Pregnant women are also being offered the RSV vaccination around the time of their 28-week antenatal appointment and should speak to their midwife or GP if they haven’t.

Flu vaccinations for 2 – 3 year olds

Parents and carers of children aged two and three are being urged to get their flu vaccine this September.

Children aged two and three (on 31 August 2025) are eligible for a free flu vaccination in the form of a nasal spray. To find out more, visit the One Devon website.

Updated eligibility criteria for COVID-19 vaccine

There have been some changes to the eligibility criteria for the free COVID-19 vaccine.

This year, the NHS is offering it to people who are at increased risk of serious illness from the virus – including those aged 75 and over, residents of care homes for older adults, and those with a weakened immune system as defined in Chapter 14a of the NHS Green Book.

Eligible people will receive a letter inviting them to book a vaccine, but they don’t have to wait. They can check their eligibility and book online from 1 September. 

National Booking system opens 1 September

The National Booking System (NBS) opened to the public on 1 September to make appointments for flu, COVID and RSV starting from 1 October. To book, download the NHS App and make an appointment, or visit the booking services page on the NHS website. Alternatively, people can call 119 for free, with translators available if needed.

Each year the NHS delivers a range of seasonal vaccinations to protect people from winter illness.

Vaccination prevents the spread of disease and helps keep people out of hospital and well in the community. It also reduces the burden on busy emergency departments and other healthcare services.

Read more about the overall benefits of seasonal vaccinations on the NHS website.