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Flu vaccinations:
You can have a free NHS flu vaccine if you:
• are aged 65 or over (or will be by 31 March 2026)
• have certain health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are a carer
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• Frontline health and social workers can get the vaccine through their employer
Read more at www.nhs.uk/flujab
Children and young people: The child flu vaccine is available for 2-3-year-olds, those aged 6 months to 17
years with some long-term health conditions, and 4 to 16-year-olds who are offered vaccination in school.
Parents of 2 to 3-year-olds can arrange their child’s vaccination at their child’s GP surgery or find a pharmacy.
Children with long-term health conditions can also be vaccinated at their GP surgery. Read more at
www.nhs.uk/child-flu
How to get your flu vaccination:
• Contact your GP surgery
• Book a pharmacy appointment on the NHS App or online at www.nhs.uk/book-flu-jab (18+ only)
• Find a pharmacy at www.nhs.uk/flu-pharmacy (18+ only)
• Can’t get online? Phone 119
Information brought to you by: NHSE’s National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme NHS England » National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme