The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

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.

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.

Our Saturday flu vaccination clinics will be held in October for eligible patients. You will receive either a text message with a booking link, a letter or a phonecall to invite you to make an appointment.

Please see the dates below: