Coronavirus information for people with pulmonary fibrosis
Here you can find all you need to know about the virus and ways to support yourself and your loved ones whilst in self isolation. We’re a community. We’re in this together.
The latest advice (Spring 2025)
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.
Spring/Summer 2025 COVID-19 vaccines
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.
The eligibility is the same across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
If you are eligible, you can get a free COVID-19 vaccine by:
- booking an appointment online or in the NHS App
- going to a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site (you don’t need an appointment)
You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment. The last date you can get a COVID-19 vaccine is 17 June 2025.
Read more about the COVID-19 vaccine on the NHS website.
2025 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 can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.
Read more about the flu vaccine on the NHS website.
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