Seasonal Flu Vaccinations 2024
If you are aged 65+ or aged 18-64 and in a clinical risk group, and you haven’t had your flu vaccination yet, please ask at reception for an appointment.
The flu vaccine helps protect against Influenza, 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.
Who should have the flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter.
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
— live with someone who has a weakened immune system
Frontline health and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.
Find out more about the flu vaccine for adults
Find out more about the flu jab in pregnancy
Who should have the children’s flu vaccine
The children’s flu vaccine is offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter.
It’s recommended for:
— children aged 6 months to 17 years with certain long-term health conditions
— children aged 2 or 3 years
— school-aged children (Reception to Year 11)