Seasonal flu, Covid-19 and PCV 20 injections start Monday

by Gozo News · October 17, 2025

The 2025 seasonal vaccination campaign has been launched by the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, starting on Monday, the 20th of October until Sunday, the 14th of December.

The free flu and Covid-19 adapted booster vaccinations for everyone who is six months or over and the Pneumococcal 20 vaccine (PCV 20) will again be offered free of charge to everyone aged 65 and over, as well as to those irrespective their age, presenting with a doctor’s prescription due to chronic medical conditions.

The Covid-19 vaccination is updated to include the latest variants (LP 8.1).

The PCV 20 vaccine, protects against infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacterium responsible for serious infections such as chest infections and sepsis, particularly in older adults.

The vaccination campaign for babies, toddlers and adolescents from 6 months to 17 years+ begins 8th of November.

From Monday, the 20th of October, the vaccinations are open to all adults aged 18 years and over.

Eligible individuals can receive their vaccinations at the following locations and times:

Sunday to Friday including Public Holidays (excluding Saturdays) from 1pm till 7pm from Cospicua, B’Kara, Qormi and Rabat Health centres (walk-in service).

From all other Health Centres: Mosta, Floriana, Paola, Gzira, Kirkop and Victoria, Gozo: Available throughout the week, including weekends and public holidays, from 1pm until 7pm (walk -in service).

After the 14th of December, flu and Covid-19 vaccines will continue to be available at health centre treatment rooms, and the PCV 20 vaccine will be available by appointment through the National Immunisation Service clinics.

Please take ID card and any vaccination or Covid-19 documents and cards.

All three vaccines can be given in one session, or spread out as needed, based on patient preference.

The Ministry advised that getting the annual flu shot and the Covid-19 vaccine is one of the best ways to protect oneself from serious illness.

These vaccines also protect against the latest variants of the virus. By getting vaccinated every year, it not only reduces the risk of severe complications, but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in the community, it said.