Flu Vaccine Posted or Updated on 20 Nov 2025

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.