NHS Free Flu Vaccination
Each year, the NHS offers free flu vaccines to people most at risk. You may be eligible if you are:
Aged 65 or over
Living with certain long-term conditions
Pregnant
Living in a care home
The main carer for an older or disabled person
Living with someone with a weakened immune system
A frontline health or social care worker
Private Flu Vaccination
Why To Get Flu Vaccine?
The advantages of having this vaccine:
- Best protection against this year’s flu strain
- Reduces your risk of serious illness and complications
- Helps protect your family and the wider community
- Vaccinated people who catch flu usually experience milder symptoms
Booking Your Flu Jab
Check the options below:
- Choose the right option (NHS or private flu jab)
- Enter your details and confirm your appointment
You’ll receive a confirmation email with the option to amend your booking if needed.
Private Flu Vaccination
NHS Flu Vaccination
Frequently Asked Questions
What are flu symptoms?
High temperature, body aches, tiredness, sore throat, dry cough, headache, loss of appetite, or stomach upset.
What’s in the vaccine?
Different flu vaccines are used in the UK each year. Ingredients vary — check the patient leaflet or ask our pharmacist.
Side effects?
Most are mild: sore arm, slight fever, or body aches, which pass in 1–2 days. Serious reactions are extremely rare.
Who can’t have the vaccine?
People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a previous flu jab, or those with certain egg allergies (check with the pharmacist).
Do I need it every year?
Yes. Flu strains change and protection from last year’s jab fades.
When should I get vaccinated?
From early autumn to winter — ideally before flu season peaks.
Can children get the flu vaccine?
Yes. The NHS offers free flu vaccines for children (nasal spray or injection) through GP surgeries and schools.