You can book a free winter NHS flu vaccination because you are aged 65 or over (or will be on 31 March 2026).
How to get your flu vaccination
- Phone 119
- Contact your GP surgery
- Book a pharmacy appointment on the NHS App or online at nhs.uk/book-flu-jab
- Find a pharmacy at nhs.uk/flu-pharmacy
It’s best to get vaccinated as soon as you can ahead of the colder months.
If you need support
119 offers support in 200 languages. Translators are available. You can also use text phone 18001 119 or the NHS British Sign Language service at www.signvideo.co.uk/nhs119.
If you get your care at home, contact your GP surgery and ask for a home visit.
For information in easy read and other languages and formats, go to
www.england.nhs.uk/seasonal-invites.
Why the NHS is offering a winter flu vaccination
Flu spreads more easily in winter and can be hard to avoid. Every year, thousands of older adults need hospital care for flu. It’s important you have your vaccination every year to reduce your risk of severe symptoms as protection fades over time and viruses change. Read more at www.nhs.uk/flujab.
Other NHS vaccinations
If you haven’t already, you may be able to get:
- a pneumococcal vaccination
- an RSV vaccination (if you are aged 75 to 79 years or have turned 80 since 1 September 2024)
- shingles vaccinations (if you turned 65 on or after 1 September 2023, or are aged 70 to 79, or have a severely weakened immune system)
For full details, go to www.nhs.uk/vaccinations.
Data protection: NHS England is responsible for processing personal data for the purpose of national vaccination programmes. You can read our privacy notice at www.england.nhs.uk/privacy-notice