Who is eligible for the flu vaccine this year?
The NHS recommends flu vaccination for several groups:
From 1 September 2025
pregnant women
all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025
children with certain long-term health conditions (aged 6 months to less than 18 years)
primary school aged children (from reception to Year 6)
secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11)
all children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to under 18 years
From 1 October 2025
everyone aged 65 years and over
individuals aged 18 to under 65 with certain long-term health conditions
care home residents
carers in receipt of carer's allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
those living with people who are immunocompromised
frontline health and social care workers
The NHS website contains further information on eligibility, but if you're unsure whether you're able to have a free vaccination you can consult your GP, practice nurse, or pharmacist. If you’re pregnant you can also consult your midwife.
If you're eligible please contact the surgery for an appointment.