Vaccinations south east 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 south east Essex
Residents can access vaccinations south east 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 south east 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.
- Arundel Pharmacy – Benfleet, SS7 1LZ
- Asif’s New Pharmacy – Benfleet, SS7 1HU
- Audley Mills Pharmacy – Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
- Bansals Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6HF
- Belfairs Pharmacy – Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4PB
- Benfleet Pharmacy – Benfleet, SS7 5RY
- Bridgwater Pharmacy – Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0DH
- Britannia Pharmacy – Canvey Island, SS8 7RN
- Hawkwell Pharmacy – Hockley, SS5 4LH
- Chemicrest Pharmacy – Hockley, SS5 4AD
- Cross Chemist – Benfleet, SS7 5LH
- Daynite Pharmacy – Benfleet, SS7 3PP
- Derix Healthcare Pharmacy – Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP
- Earls Hall Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6SP
- Elmsleigh Pharmacy – Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4JH
- Elora Pharmacy – Benfleet, SS7 5LN
- Ferry Pharmacy – Hockley, SS5 6NA
- French’s Chemist – Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SN
- Grange Pharmacy – Rayleigh, SS6 8UA
- Great Wakering Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0HX
- Hadleigh Pharmacy – Benfleet, SS7 2PA
- Haveela Pharmacy – Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF
- Hockley Pharmacy – Hockley, SS5 4QH
- Kalsons Chemist – Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9PU
- Leigh Broadway Pharmacy – Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PA
- Leigh Road Pharmacy – Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1BW
- Longthornes Pharmacy – Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AA
- Murray Miller Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JD
- Osbon Pharmacy – Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PE
- Queensway Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AB
- Rays Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX
- Southend Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UJ
- Tesco In-store Pharmacy – Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0ER
- Vinods Pharmacy – Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5NH
- Well Pharmacy – Canvey Island, SS8 0ER
- Well Pharmacy – Rochford, SS4 1AJ
- Yardley Pharmacy – Rayleigh, SS6 7EW
- Bansals Pharmacy, Thorpe Bay, SS1 3ES
- Benfleet Pharmacy, Benfleet, SS7 5HA
- Britannia Pharmacy, Canvey Island, SS8 7BY
- Britannia Pharmacy – Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JQ
- Cross Chemist – Benfleet, South Benfleet, SS7 5UH
- Grange Pharmacy, Rayleigh, SS6 9AX
- Kalsons Chemist, Westcliff, SS0 0RJ
- Leigh Broadway Pharmacy and Travel Clinic, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1BW
- Queensway Pharmacy, Southend, SS1 2NL
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 south east 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.
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