Vaccinations mid Essex services help protect residents from serious infectious diseases. In addition, this page explains which vaccines are recommended, who is eligible, and where to book or attend vaccination appointments locally. Vaccination protects both individuals and the wider community. Therefore, taking up vaccination offers when invited helps prevent serious illness and reduces the spread of infection.
Why vaccinations are important
Vaccines protect you and others by reducing the risk of serious illness and complications. As a result, vaccination helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases and protects vulnerable people. It also reduces hospital admissions and supports long-term public health. If the NHS invites you for a vaccination, you should take up the offer to protect yourself and others.
Find out more about NHS vaccinationsWhere to get vaccinations in mid Essex
Residents can access vaccinations mid Essex services through GP practices, pharmacies, vaccination clinics and school-based programmes. In most cases, the NHS will contact you directly when you become eligible. However, you can book some vaccinations yourself through your GP practice, pharmacy or the NHS website.
How to book a vaccination
You can book many vaccinations through your GP practice. For example, your practice may contact you by text message, letter, NHS App notification or phone call. If you believe you are eligible but have not received an invitation, contact your GP practice directly.
Book through a pharmacy
Pharmacies across mid Essex provide convenient access to vaccinations, including flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, many pharmacies offer walk-in appointments, making it easier to get vaccinated at a time that suits you.
- Melbourne Pharmacy – Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW
- Osbon Pharmacy – Potter Court, Flemming Way, Witham, CM8 2ZJ
- Writtle Road Pharmacy – Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3RW
- Christchurch Pharmacy and Clinics Braintree, Braintree, CM7 1LB
- Savages Pharmacy, Burnham, CM0 8BQ
- The Village Pharmacy, Chelmsford, CM1 3DU
Book online
For some vaccination programmes, you can book online using the NHS booking system or NHS App.
Availability varies by programme and time of year.
Maternity vaccinations in mid Essex
Vaccination during pregnancy protects both you and your baby. Therefore, maternity vaccination clinics provide an opportunity to speak with healthcare professionals, ask questions and receive recommended vaccines.
The clinic is located in Zone A, by the entrance to the maternity ward.
Appointment: No booking required – this is a drop-in clinic
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9.15am to 4.30pm
School-age vaccination services
Children and young people receive routine vaccinations through school-based programmes. As a result, these programmes protect children and help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Parents and carers usually receive information and consent forms in advance.
East of England community and school-aged immunisation service
The service is provided by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
Please contact the team if you have questions about whether you or your family members are eligible for a vaccine, or, if you’d like to know more about community clinics where you may be vaccinated.
If you are contacting the team by email, they aim to respond within 2 working days.
- Phone number:
- 0300 555 5055 (Option 6)
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Monday to Friday:
- 8:30am to 4:30pm