I’m having my vaccinations to protect me and the people I care for.
Ranjeet, Supported Living Unit Manager
Where to get the flu vaccine
You can have a free flu vaccine from the NHS at:
- your GP surgery
- a pharmacy offering the service
- your midwifery service if you’re pregnant
- a hospital appointment
Who can have the flu vaccine?
The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS to people who:
- Children aged 2 or 3
- Primary school aged children
- are 65 years old or older
- under 65 years old in a clinical risk group
- are pregnant
- are in long-stay residential care
- receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person
- live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)
- frontline health or social care workers
If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccine, you can also buy a flu vaccine during the autumn and winter at a local pharmacy, subject to stock availability. Please speak to a pharmacist for more information.