Coronavirus information for people with pulmonary fibrosis

The latest advice (October 2024)

There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.

Autumn/Winter 2024 flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases.

You may be eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over
• are pregnant
• are aged 6 months to 64 years and have an increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 because of a health condition or treatment (including pulmonary fibrosis)
• live in a care home for older adults

If you are eligible, you can get a free COVID-19 vaccine by:

• ‍booking an appointment online or in the NHS App – you need to book before 20 December 2024
• going to a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site (you don’t need an appointment)

Some people may be invited to get vaccinated through a local service such as their GP surgery or pharmacy.

You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment.

Read more about the COVID-19 vaccine on the NHS website.

You may be eligible for a free flu vaccine if you:‍

• are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
• have certain long-term health conditions (including pulmonary fibrosis)
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system

Front line health and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.

If you are eligible, you can get a free flu vaccine by:

• ‍booking at a pharmacy online or in the NHS App (if you're aged 18 or over)‍
• visiting a pharmacy that offers NHS flu vaccination (if you're aged 18 or over)
• contacting your GP surgery to book an appointment

Some people may be invited to get vaccinated through a local service such as their GP surgery, pharmacy or employer.

You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment.

Read more about the flu vaccine on the NHS website.