If you book your flu vaccine with us, we can also check that you are up to date with all of the other vaccines you may be eligible for.
The flu vaccination programme starts in October for all eligible adults, except pregnant women and children, who will be offered the vaccination from early September.
Pregnant women are vaccinated to protect both mum and baby in first few weeks of life. Children get flu earlier than adults as they are “super spreaders”.
This year we are also giving the Covid-19 vaccination at the same time as the flu, if you are eligible.
You are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination if you:
- are aged 65 and over
- have certain long term health conditions
- are pregnant
- live in a care home
- are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
- live with someone who has a weakened immune system
Additionally, eligible children include:
- children aged 2 to 3 years
- school aged children (reception to year 11)
- children aged 6 months to 17 years with certain long term health conditions
You are eligible for a free Covid-19 vaccination if you:
- a resident in a care home for older adults
- aged 75 years and over
- aged 6 months and over and are severely immunocompromised
Please book your flu and/or Covid-19 vaccination using the NHS App or by calling 01440 841300.
