Protecting The Community: Vaccination Services Across North Northamptonshire

Advice and Information - 26 April 2026

Residents across North Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take advantage of a wide range of vaccinations now available through a convenient mobile healthcare unit. Designed to make healthcare more accessible, this service offers walk-in appointments at various locations—making it easier than ever to stay protected against serious illnesses.

Convenient, Walk-In Vaccination Service

The mobile healthcare unit will be visiting multiple locations across the area between April and June 2026. No appointment is necessary—simply attend at a time and place that suits you. Trained medical professionals will be on hand to:

  • Check your vaccination history securely
  • Identify any vaccines you may be due
  • Provide advice tailored to your age and health needs
  • Administer vaccinations safely on site

This flexible, community-based approach ensures that more people can access vital protection without the need to book ahead.

Where and When to Access the Service

The mobile unit will be available at the following locations:

  • 25 April 2026 – Grangeway Co-op, Rushden (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 28 April 2026 – Waitrose, Towcester (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 1 May 2026 – Market Street, Wellingborough (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 5 May 2026 – Irchester Village Hall, Wellingborough (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 14 May 2026 – Grangeway Co-op, Rushden (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 19 May 2026 – Co-op, High Street, Earls Barton (10:00am – 3:00pm)
  • 29 May 2026 – Aldi, Irthlingborough (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 11 June 2026 – Waitrose, Oundle (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 16 June 2026 – Morrisons, Oakley Road, Corby (10:30am – 3:30pm)
  • 24 June 2026 – Morrisons, Wellingborough (10:30am – 3:30pm)

These accessible community locations make it easier for residents to drop in while going about their daily routines.

Vaccinations Available

A wide range of vaccines are available to protect individuals at different stages of life:

Seasonal and Targeted Vaccines

  • Flu Vaccine – Available for eligible children aged 2–3 years (based on birth dates), offered between September 2026 and March 2027
  • COVID-19 Vaccine – Available for individuals aged 75+, those aged 6 months+ with weakened immune systems (April–June 2026 and again October 2026–January 2027)
  • RSV Vaccine – For pregnant women (from 28 weeks) and adults aged 75+

Vaccines for Children and Young People

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – For those who have missed doses
  • MMRV – For pre-school children
  • HPV Vaccine – For young people aged 12–24

Vaccines in Pregnancy

  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Offered from 16 weeks of pregnancy

Routine and Preventative Vaccines

  • Pneumococcal (Pneumovax & Pneumococcal 13) – Protects against serious lung infections and is available for older adults and at-risk groups
  • Meningococcal Vaccines (MenB & MenACWY) – Protect against meningitis and septicaemia, routinely given to babies and young people
  • Rotavirus Vaccine – For babies to protect against severe diarrhoea and vomiting
  • 6-in-1 and 4-in-1 Childhood Vaccines – Protect against multiple serious diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and hepatitis B
  • Td/IPV Booster – Available from age 13 to maintain protection into adolescence and adulthood

Why It Matters

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious illness and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. By ensuring you and your family are up to date, you are also helping to protect the wider community—particularly those who are more vulnerable.

Take the Opportunity

With no appointment required and expert staff available to guide you, this mobile vaccination service offers a simple and effective way to stay protected. Whether you are catching up on missed vaccines or ensuring your routine immunisations are current, support is readily available.

Don’t miss the opportunity—visit your nearest location and take a step towards better health today.

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