Extra maternity vaccination clinics this Christmas
We’re running two additional vaccination clinics over the Christmas period for anyone who is currently pregnant and wants to stay protected from flu and other infectious conditions such as whooping cough, COVID-19 and RSV this winter.
Research shows that the flu vaccine is safe to have at any stage of pregnancy, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect both you and your baby from illness.
Getting the flu jab during pregnancy is safe at any stage of pregnancy and is the best way to protect both you and your baby from flu-related illness.
Why it matters
Flu can be serious for pregnant women and their babies.
The vaccine helps protect you and also passes some immunity to your baby, lasting for the first few months after birth, when they’re most vulnerable.
It’s completely safe to breastfeed after having the flu vaccine.
Don’t wait – book an appointment or drop in at our clinics this festive season.
Christmas vaccination clinic times
We're offering vaccinations for flu, whooping cough, COVID-19, RSV and other infectious conditions over Christmas and the new year.
The extra clinics will take place in the maternity vaccination clinic at University Hospital Lewisham. It’s a walk-in service and there’s no need to book ahead:
Saturday 27 December, 9am - 3pm
Saturday 3 January 2026, 9am - 6pm
Location: Antenatal Clinic, ground floor, Green Zone.
If you can’t make it to a clinic over Christmas…
We run vaccination clinics during the peak flu season from September to March. You can pre-book an appointment to suit you or walk in at any time.
To book an appointment, email lg.neonatalbcg-antenatalimmunisation@nhs.netor phone 020 3049 1237.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich
Times: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am to 4pm
Location: Antenatal Clinic, 1st Floor, Maternity department
University Hospital Lewisham
Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 4pm
Location: Antenatal Clinic, ground floor, Green Zone.
Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup
Times: Fridays, 9am to 4pm
Location: Women’s Health, 1st floor
Get your jab at your local pharmacy
You can also get your flu vaccination any time from your local pharmacy. Book now on the NHS website or on via NHS App.