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Flu Vaccine



The seasonal flu vaccine (flu jab) protects against four strains of the flu virus. These are the strains most likely to be circulating this flu season.

The vaccine is available every year to adults and children at risk of flu and its complications.

You need to get a new vaccine every Autumn. This is because the strains of the flu virus change. This is why it is called seasonal flu. But people commonly call it "flu".

How does the flu vaccine works?

The flu vaccine helps your immune system to produce antibodies (proteins that fight infection).

If you have had the flu vaccine and you come into contact with the flu virus, the vaccine can stop you from getting sick

The flu vaccine starts to work within 2 weeks.

You need to have the flu vaccine every year. This is because the antibodies that protect you decline over time. Flu strains can also change from year to year.

The flu vaccine is available as a nasal spray for children 2 to 17.

Who is eligible for A free Flu Vaccine?

If you meet any of the criteria below you are eligible for a Free Flu Vaccine:

  • are 65 years of age and over

  • are pregnant

  • are a child aged 2 to 12 years

  • are an adult or child aged 6 months or older with a long-term health condition like : chronic heart/liver disease, chronic renela failure,  respiratory disease, chronic neurological disease, diabetes mellitus haemoglobinopathies, morbid obesity, immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including treatment for cancer), are a child with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder, 

  • were born with Down syndrome

  • live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility

  • work in healthcare

  • living with someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of flu

  • a carer for someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of flu

People who are in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl should get the flu vaccine. 

If you are in an at-risk group, you should get the flu vaccine during Autumn.


If you cannot get a free flu vaccine

If you cannot get a free flu vaccine, you can still get one at a pharmacy or GP surgery. But you will need to pay for it.

Enquire about an Appointment:

Please allow 24-48 hours for our Pharmacist to get in touch to arrange an appointment

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