Flu isn’t just a bad cold. It hit hard last winter and many people ended up in hospital. Get vaccinated as early as you can to protect yourself and those around you.  

This year anyone aged 65 and over, adults and children with certain health conditions, pregnant women, frontline health and social care workers and children aged 2 to 16 can get a free vaccination. You can get them easily from a local pharmacy, GP or in school.   

Eligible adults can book now:  

• Book on the NHS website  
• Book on the NHS App
• Call 119
• Walk into  your local pharmacy from 1 October
• Contact your GP  

Pregnant women can:  

• Speak to your maternity team to receive the flu jab at a scheduled maternity appointment.  
• Contact your GP practice
• Book a pharmacy appointment on the   NHS website   , on the NHS App or call 119
• Walk into your local pharmacy from 1 October  

Parents of 2 to 3 year olds:  

If your child is aged 2-3, your GP will invite them to have their flu vaccine or you can book an appointment at a local pharmacy or walk in.  

Parents of children aged 4 to 16 will be asked for consent for a vaccine in school. But they can always catch up via GP.  

People aged 75 and over and children and adults who are immunosuppressed can also book their Covid-19 vaccinations now.