Eligibility for the flu vaccine - How to get your flu vaccine
| Eligible group | Where to get your flu vaccine |
|---|---|
| Children two or three years (age on 31 August 2024) | GP surgery (NB, in some areas, three-year-old’s are offered the vaccine in nursery) |
| Primary and secondary school children | Primary and secondary school |
| Children aged four or older not in school | Make an appointment with the GP surgery |
| Children aged 6 months to under 18 years with long term health condition | GP surgery (NB. primary and secondary school aged children will be offered their flu vaccine in school) |
| Pregnant women | GP surgery, some community pharmacies or, in some areas of Wales from their midwife |
| Long term health conditions (adults) | GP surgery or some community pharmacies |
| People aged 65 or over | GP surgery or some community pharmacies |
| Unpaid carers | GP surgery or some community pharmacies |
| Domiciliary carers | Community pharmacy (or in some areas, there are other arrangements) |
| Care home staff | Community pharmacy (or in some areas, there are other arrangements) |
| Health and social care workers |
Via employer |
| Poultry workers at highest risk | Community pharmacy |
Ideally, the flu vaccine should be given before flu starts to spread in the community. However, it can still be given at a later date.
Page last reviewed: 1st July 2025