Clinics now open to book, by following your text link or contacting the surgery.
Flu vaccination remains a critically important public health intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality in those most at risk including older people, pregnant women, and those in clinical risk groups. The eligibility for flu vaccination is based on the advice and recommendations of the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). This is reviewed each year.
Based on clinical evidence that the flu vaccine’s effectiveness can decrease over time in adults, the programme start for most adults will be in October. It is advised to vaccinate individuals closer to the time when the flu virus is likely to circulate (typically peaking in December or January) as this will give optimal protection during the highest risk period. Protection from the vaccine lasts longer in children and therefore we are requested to complete these earlier in the winter season to free up vaccinating for adults in October.
Texts with electronic booking links will be sent out in batches to eligible patients. If you prefer to book your appointment via phone or in person, we would appreciate you doing so in the afternoons so that we can ensure our staff are able to deal with unwell patients needing to get through to us for assistance.
Please do not submit an online request to book a flu vaccine.
Who is eligible for a flu vaccine at the surgery?
The eligibility for a flu vaccine remains unchanged from last year (2024/25).
From 1st September 2025:
- Pregnant women
- Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31st August 2025
- Children in clinical risk groups aged between 6 months to less than 18 years
From October 2025:
- Persons aged 65 years and over.
- Persons aged 18 – 64 in clinical risk groups (chronic respiratory disease, chronic heart disease & vascular disease, chronic kidney disease stage 3 or above, chronic liver disease, chronic neurological disease, diabetes & adrenal insufficiency, immunosuppression, asplenia, or adults with a Body Mass Index of more than 40).
- Long-stay residential care home residents.
- Carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person.
- Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals.
I am Pregnant. When can I have my flu vaccine?
You can have this from 1st September 2025. Please contact the surgery and we will be able to assist you to book this.
I have a child who is aged 2 or 3 on 31st August 2025. When can they have the flu vaccine?
They can receive the nasal flu vaccine from September 2025 with us.
We will be holding special clinics with our amazing practice team once again for our young patients. We will be inviting eligible children in the coming days and look forward to seeing our younger patients visit us. Parents / guardians will be sent electronic links to book online to choose the date that best suits. Children (and accompanying responsible adults if they wish!) are welcome to come along.
My child is aged between 6 months and less than 18 years. When can they have their flu vaccine?
They can receive the flu vaccine from 1st September 2025 with us. We will be inviting those eligible with electronic booking links.
Are you eligible for a free NHs flu vaccination?
Flu can be more dangerous if you are over 65, have an existing health problem, are pregnant, a carer, or child under 4.
Don’t put it off.
Get your flu vaccination straight away.
Ask at your GP practice
Stay well this winter.