The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is remindingcertain vulnerable groups to book animportant vaccinationfrom this month onwards. Its message is particularly crucial for pregnant women, children, and anyone over 65 years old, as well as various other people.
In a post to X yesterday, the Government agency said: "Booking is now open for your free NHS flu vaccination. Check if you're eligible and book online or via the NHS App for appointments from 1 October."
Flu vaccinations are designed to help safeguard against the flu, which can be life-threatening for certain groups. Each autumn or early winter, the NHS provides these jabs to people who are at higher risk of serious illness.
According to the UKHSA's social media post, six key groups are eligible to book their flu vaccination from September 1 this year. These include the following:
Meanwhile, the following six groups can have flu vaccination appointments from October 1, 2025:
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You can check your eligibility for a flu vaccination using the NHS app. These jabs are available at GP surgeries, certain pharmacies, maternity services, and care homes.
The NHS explains that health or social care workers may also be able to get a vaccination at their place of work. You can have a flu vaccine at the same time as other jabs, such as the COVID-19 and shingles vaccines.
Although it's not usually administered at the same time as the RSV vaccine, the NHS claims that a doctor may do so if they believe it is necessary. Further NHS guidance adds: "Most people who are eligible for the flu vaccine can have it.
"You only cannot have the vaccine if you've had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of the vaccine or an ingredient in the vaccine. Some of the flu vaccines used in the UK contain egg protein. Tell the person vaccinating you if you have an egg allergy."
Common side effects of the flu vaccine include pain where the injection was given, a slightly raised body temperature, and aches all over. These typically get better on their own within one or two days.
It's important to note that injected vaccines in the UK do not contain live flu viruses. Therefore, they cannot give you the flu.
For more information, head to the NHS website.
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