Anyone aged 50 years or older is eligible for a flu jab, or if you're in one of the vulnerable groups.
The flu vaccine is offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Flu can be unpleasant but if you're otherwise a healthy person it will usually clear up on its own within a week, however, it can be more severe for certain people and can cause serious complications.
According to GOV.UK there is evidence to show that if you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time you are at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell. The best way to protect yourself from getting unwell from either flu or COVID-19 is to get vaccinated.
Help protect yourself, others and the NHS by getting vaccinated to boost your protection against these viruses.
Get your flu jab when you're called
To get the flu jab you can either:
- Wait to be contacted by your GP if you're eligible, or if you're 50 years or over you can contact your GP. Find your local GP or pharmacy
- Book or manage a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
Eligibility and the flu vaccine for adults
Flu can be more severe for certain people and can cause serious complications.
Find out who's eligible, where to get the flu vaccine and more.
- More about the flu vaccine for adults
- See the national influenza immunisation programme 2022 to 2023
Eligibility and the flu vaccine for children
The children's nasal spray flu vaccine is safe and effective. It's offered every year to children to help protect them against flu.
Find out who's eligible, where to get the flu vaccine and more.