NHS

NHS flu jab — quick, free, and on your doorstep.

Call 01256322973
Cost
Free NHS
Duration
5 min
Season
Oct – March
Booking
Same-day

Free seasonal flu vaccinations for eligible NHS patients. Reduces your risk of serious flu complications and helps protect vulnerable family members. Pop in for a slot — most appointments are done within 5 minutes.

Flu vaccine
Five minutes for a winter of fewer worries.
Who's eligible

Free NHS flu jabs for….

If you fall into any of these groups, the NHS covers your jab in full at our pharmacy.

  • Adults 65+

    Free

    The NHS recommends the flu jab annually for everyone aged 65 and over.

  • Pregnant women

    Free

    Safe in any trimester. Protects you and passes immunity to baby.

  • Long-term health conditions

    Free

    Asthma, diabetes, heart, kidney, liver or neurological conditions all qualify.

  • Carers

    Free

    Unpaid carers of an elderly or disabled person — you're eligible.

  • Children 2–3

    Nasal spray

    Free for all 2 and 3 year-olds (rolling birthday eligibility).

  • Healthcare workers

    Free

    Front-line NHS and social-care staff — free with employer letter.

  • Household contacts

    Free

    If you live with someone immunocompromised, you qualify too.

  • Not eligible?

    Private flu jabs are available from £25 — same appointment, same vaccine.

How it works

Three steps. Done before your kettle boils.

01

Quick eligibility check

We confirm you qualify for the NHS jab and update your record.

02

Vaccination

A short jab in your upper arm by one of our pharmacists.

03

Aftercare

We share what to expect and when to call us if anything feels off.

FAQ

Common questions.

Quick answers about eligibility, prep and cost. Still unsure? Give us a ring on 01256322973.

October to March in the UK. The vaccine works best if given before the flu starts circulating — so early-to-mid autumn is ideal.

No. The injected vaccine contains no live virus, so it can't give you flu. Some people feel slightly off for a day — that's your immune response working.

Yes. We can administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the same appointment if you're eligible for both.

Standard injected vaccines contain trace egg protein. We stock egg-free alternatives for those with severe egg allergy — let us know when booking.

Around 6 months, which is why a new jab is recommended every flu season. The vaccine is updated each year to match circulating strains.

Flu season approaching? Book your jab.

Free for eligible patients · Same-day appointments

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Superintendent Pharmacist
Sagar Lungiwala
GPhC Registration Number
1096781
Company Name
Kesa Tech Ltd
Company Number
11726902
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