Influenza (Flu)
FLU VACCINATION 2026
FLU Appointments are available to Book
Who is eligible for the flu vaccine this year?
The NHS recommends flu vaccination for several groups:
From 1 September 2026
- pregnant women
- all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2026 (children born 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2024 inclusive)
- children with certain long-term health conditions (aged 6 months to less than 18 years)
- all children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to under 18 years
From 1 October 2026
- everyone aged 65 years and over
- individuals aged 18 to under 65 with certain long-term health conditions
- care home residents
- carers in receipt of carer's allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
- those living with people who are immunocompromised
- frontline health and social care workers
Primary school aged children (from reception to Year 6) and secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11) will be vaccinated at School. If your child misses their appointment please contact them directly on 0300 1240366. These cannot be given at the surgery.
If you have access to the NHS App appointments are available
Text messages will be sent for those eligible with booking link
Contact Reception directly
Flu Clinic Dates:
Saturday 10 October - 8.00am to 12.30pm pre bookable appointments only
Saturday 17 October - 8.00am to 12.30pm pre bookable appointments only
Please book via NHS App/online or contact Reception to book an appointment.
Nasal Flu Clinic Dates:
Appointments will shortly be added to the system. Please book via NHS app/online or contact Reception to book an appointment.
What is Flu?
Flu, short for influenza, is an infectious and common viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes.
It's not the same as the common cold. Flu is caused by a different group of viruses. Symptoms tend to be more severe and last longer.
You can catch flu all year round, but it is especially common in winter, which is why it is also known as "seasonal flu".