National Flu Immunisation Programme 2026/27

Flu vaccination helps protect you and those around you from influenza, which can be a serious illness, particularly for people at higher risk.

September vaccinations

During September, our practice is currently booking flu vaccinations for:

• Pregnant women
• Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31st August 2026

Children aged 2 and 3

If your child is eligible, we will contact you to invite them for their nasal flu vaccination.

Primary school-aged children

Primary school-aged children should receive their flu vaccination at school or at a school catch-up clinic.

If your child misses their school vaccination, please follow the arrangements provided by the school or local vaccination service.

October Vaccinations

From 1st October 2026, our practice will offer flu vaccinations to eligible patients across the wider programme.

You may be eligible if you:

• Are aged 65 or over
• Are aged 18 to 64 and have a qualifying health condition
• Are a carer, receiving Carer's Allowance or the main carer for an elderly or disabled person
• Are a frontline healthcare worker
• Are a close contact of someone who is immunocompromised
• Are a child or young person aged 6 months to 17 years in a clinical risk group
• We are holding a weekend clinic on Saturday 3rd October. Invitations will be sent out shortly.

Home flu vaccinations

Home visits for eligible housebound patients will take place during the first two weeks of October. Eligible patients will be allocated a date and time for their vaccination. Further information will be provided to eligible housebound patients.

Need more information?

For the latest information about the national NHS flu vaccination programme, including who is eligible and where you can receive your vaccination, visit the NHS website.

Learn more about the Flu vaccine

Published: Sep 4, 2026