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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.
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 (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)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.
If you would like the vaccine and do not meet the NHS Criteria you can have a private vaccine at The Vesey
