Flu Vaccinations

The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS to anyone with a serious long-term health condition, including:

• Respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis

• Diabetes

• Heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure

• Being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above

• Chronic kidney disease

• Liver disease, such as hepatitis

• Neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or cerebral palsy

• Having a learning disability

• Problems with your spleen, for example, sickle cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed

• A weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy