Autumn/Winter 24/25 Covid-19 and Flu vaccination campaign: Reminder of payment position where vaccination given prior to start date
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in relation to the Autumn/Winter 24/25 Covid-19 and Flu vaccination campaign.
Reminder: Please be aware payment for Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations will only be issued where providers have adhered to campaign dates and times as well as the eligibility criteria as outlined in the system letter published 15th August 2024.
Vaccinations given prior to the official start dates will not be eligible for a payment.
Only by exception can a payment for Flu vaccinations be agreed as stated in the National flu immunisation programme 2024 to 2025 letter – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) where an earlier vaccination may be considered:
Following clinical assessment, there may be a small number of other adults for whom it would be better not to delay flu vaccination until October. For example, for those who are due to commence immunosuppressive treatment (such as chemotherapy) before October, having flu vaccine before they start treatment would allow them to make a better response to their vaccination. GPs should use clinical judgement to bring forward vaccination in exceptional circumstances, as outlined in the Green Book, and offer vaccination as soon as vaccine comes available in line with contractual arrangements.
Please see the table below for full clarification for the Autumn/Winter 24/25 Covid-19 and Flu vaccination campaign:
| For flu vaccinations: |
| From 1 September 2024: pregnant women all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024 primary school aged children (from Reception to Year 6) secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11) all children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years |
| From 3 October 2024: those aged 65 years and over those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter 19) those in long-stay residential care homes. carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person close contacts of immunocompromised individuals all frontline health care workers, including both clinical and non-clinical staff frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme |
| For Covid-19 vaccinations: |
| From 3 October 2024: adults aged 65 years and over residents in a care home for older adults individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group (as defined in tables 3 or 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book) frontline NHS and social care workers |