COVID-19 information for people with pulmonary fibrosis

The latest guidance (Summer 2025)

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

COVID-19 vaccines

Spring/Summer COVID-19 vaccines are no longer available.

Autumn/Winter COVID-19 vaccines will be available later this year.

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

• are aged 75 or over
• are over 6 months old and have a weakened immune system
• live in a care home for older adults

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is not specifically included within the eligibility criteria. Some people with PF may be eligible if they meet other criteria. Read more about eligibility criteria here. If you're unsure, please speak to your healthcare team as they can give advice for your specific circumstances.

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

Flu vaccines

Flu vaccines will start in Autumn 2025. The exact dates have not yet been confirmed.

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

• are aged 65 or over
• are aged 18-65 years old and in a clinical risk group
• are pregnant
• live in a long-stay residential care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive carer's allowance
• have close contact with someone who has a weakened immune system

Frontline health and social care workers should also be offered a flu vaccine.

Read more about the flu vaccine on the NHS website.