Flu Vaccinations in October
We will start our NHS flu vaccination campaign in October 2026, appointments are now available, please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment if you are eligible and have not yet made an appointment.
Who can get the flu vaccines and when
There are no changes to who can get vaccinated against flu this year. Here is the full eligibility, along with when you can get vaccinated.
Invites have now been sent and appointments are available.
| Group | When |
|---|---|
| Pregnant Women | September |
| Aged over 65 | October |
| Have certain long-term health conditions | October |
| Live in a care home | October |
| Main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance | October |
| Live with someone who has a weakened immune system | October |
Importance of Annual Flu Vaccines
You may wonder why new flu vaccines are needed yearly when other vaccines are given in childhood and offer life-long protection.
It’s because some viruses like flu and COVID-19 replicate quickly, making new, slightly different copies of themselves.
Vaccines need to be updated to target those new strains so our immune systems are prepared.
Other diseases like smallpox or polio can’t do this, that’s why we only need one set of jabs to be fully protected.