Flu vaccinations
Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It's offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu. If you are eligible you don’t need to pay for your flu vaccination.
Flu vaccination is important because, while flu is unpleasant for most people, it can be dangerous and even life threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions.
Flu vaccinations for adults
The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS to adults who:
- are 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024)
- have certain health conditions
- are pregnant
- are in long-stay residential care
- receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
- live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
Where to get the flu vaccine
You can have the NHS flu vaccine at:
- your GP surgery OPEN CLINICS ( You will be sent a text) Thursday 5th October 2.00pm - 4.00pm & Saturday 7th October 9.00am - 11.30am
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- How to book your appointment
If you are eligible for the flu vaccine, we will send you a text. If you know you are eligible for a flu vaccination though, you don’t need to wait for the text you can book straight away.
Everyone who is eligible for the free flu vaccine will be able to get it.
Flu vaccinations for children
The flu vaccine is free on the NHS for:
- children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2023 (born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2021)
- all primary school children (Reception to Year 6)
- some secondary school aged children
- children aged 2 to 17 years with long-term health conditions
If your child is aged between 6 months and 2 years and has a long-term health condition, they will also be offered the flu vaccine.