Navy veteran Alan Jones, 89, from Clacton, got the jab alongside his wife Hazel, who is 83.
They were among patients from a number of GP practices who were invited to get the vaccination including East Lynn Medical Centre, Ranworth Surgery, North Road, St James and Epping Close, as well as Frinton Road, in Holland-on-Sea, and Green Elms in Jaywick.
Mr Jones was given the vaccine by healthcare assistants Janet Edwards and Amanda Castle.
“I didn’t feel a thing,” he said.
“I think I’m used to it from when I was in the Navy. They used to give us everything – for Yellow Fever and Malaria.