The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
are aged 65 or 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
We run an annual flu clinic, typically on a Saturday in September. Most eligible patients will be contacted directly with information on how to book an appointment, however if you are elligible and have not been contacted please contact reception.
If you are housebound, a home visit will be arranged to administer your vaccination.
Unfortunately, the NHS does not provide the flu vaccine for those who do not fit the above criteria. If your job requests that you have it, your work place must offer it to you via their own occupational health system. Many pharmacies also offer the flu jab privately for a small cost.
For full details of who is eligible for the seasonal flu vaccine please visit the NHS Choices website.