NHS Flu Vaccination – Over 65 yr old only
Free NHS Flu jabs now available this autumn
- Book your appointment online
- Choose from our convenient community pharmacy locations
- >65 yr olds ONLY
NOTE – we are currently out of stock of the vaccine for U65s who may be eligible for an NHS Flu Jab.
Why have the NHS flu vaccine?
Flu is unpleasant for most people but for some people it can be dangerous or even life-threatening.
The NHS offers free flu jabs to people at the highest risk of serious complications from flu. You may also be entitled to a flu vaccination on the NHS if you have caring obligations for a vulnerable individual.
Treatment
There are several types of flu vaccine. Your pharmacy team will be able to tell you which vaccine you are being given on the day of your appointment. You will be offered one that is most appropriate for you. None of the vaccines can give you flu.
Book an appointment today
Book an appointment online, for your autumn flu jab with our qualified qualified healthcare professionals.
How it works
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NHS wants us to vaccinate the following adults in autumn 2023:
those aged 65 years and over
NOTE we are currently out of stock of vaccine for U65s
Adults under 65 years with long term health conditions (clinical risk groups)
pregnant women
those in long-stay residential care homes
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
frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets, such as Personal Assistants
If you’re unsure if you’re eligible for a free vaccination, contact your local Pharmacy+Health branch.
The flu vaccine is safe and effective. There may be some side effects but these are usually mild and should disappear within a day or two. The most common ones include soreness at the injection site, an elevated temperature, headaches, sore muscles/joints and generally feeling unwell.
Tell your pharmacist if you have had a serious allergic reaction to a flu vaccine in the past. Some vaccines are made from eggs. If you are allergic to eggs, ask our pharmacist for a low-egg or egg-free vaccine.
After your flu vaccination, it usually takes 10 days to two weeks to achieve full protection. If you do catch flu after being vaccinated, it’s likely to be milder and not last as long.
You can book your appointment online right now. Alternatively, give us a call or come into your local Pharmacy+Health branch. We’ll check your eligibility and arrange an appointment at a time to suit you, in some cases we may be able to offer your vaccination immediately, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Yes, according to the NHS, research shows that if you catch Covid-19 and flu at the same time you’re likely to be seriously ill so it’s important and safe to have both vaccinations if you’re invited to.
Your local Pharmacy+Health branch can also provide your Covid-19 booster if you’re eligible.