BOOK YOUR FLU VACCINE

Alternatively you can call us on 0208-342-1682 and we can book your FREE NHS FLU VACCINE APPOINTMENT

Please click on the following link for more information on the Flu vaccination service
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/

We also offer Private flu vaccines
Under 65 private is £14.99, private over 65 vaccine is £24.99, please call to book

“As in the previous 3 years, there will be 2 different types of flu vaccinations,
one for all patients aged 65 and above, the other for all patients aged 18-64”

IF YOU ARE UNDER 50, PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK THAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE BY VISITING www.nhs.uk/flujab – WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ADMINISTER FLU VACCINES TO THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE.

IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO HAVE YOUR FLU VACCINE ON THE NHS WE DO OFFER A PRIVATE FLU VACCINATION SERVICE FOR  £14.99 (for under 65s and £24.99 for over 65s)

Flu vaccine

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.

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.

Health conditions that mean you’re eligible for the flu vaccine

When you should have the flu vaccine

Most eligible adults will be able to get the flu vaccine from 3 October 2024.

This may be later than you’ve had the vaccine before, but it means you’ll have the best protection when flu is most widespread.

Some people may have their vaccination from September 2024, including if:

  • you’re pregnant (especially if you’re near to your due date) – it’s important to get vaccinated before giving birth to help protect yourself and your baby for the first few months of their life
  • you’re due to have treatment that will weaken your immune system (such as chemotherapy) – the vaccine may be given before treatment starts because it works better if given when your immune system is stronger

Speak to your GP for advice if you think you need to have the vaccine earlier than October.

How to get the flu vaccine

If you’re eligible, you may be able to get a flu vaccine from:

  • a pharmacy that offers NHS flu vaccination
  • your GP surgery
  • your care home (if you live in a care home)
  • your maternity service (if you’re pregnant)
  • your employer (if you’re a frontline health or social care worker)

Frontline health or social care workers

If you’re aged 18 or over, you can book a flu vaccination appointment at a pharmacy online or in the NHS App now.

You need to book your vaccination before 20 December 2024.

Having the flu vaccine at the same time as other vaccines

You can have the flu vaccine at the same time as other vaccines such as the COVID-19 and shingles vaccines.

It’s not usually given at the same time as the RSV vaccine, but you can have them at the same time if a doctor or nurse thinks it’s needed.

Who cannot have the flu vaccine

Most people who are eligible for the flu vaccine can have it.

You only cannot have the vaccine if you’ve had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of the vaccine or an ingredient in the vaccine.

Some of the flu vaccines used in the UK contain egg protein. Tell the person vaccinating you if you have an egg allergy.

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Getting vaccinated if you’re unwell

If you have a high temperature, wait until you’re feeling better before having your flu vaccine.