Beat the bugs this winter with the flu vaccination

Top up your protection this autumn/winter by getting your #JabDone if you are eligible.

The flu vaccine is offered on the NHS every autumn or early winter to those at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August, primary school and secondary school aged children and all children in clinical risk groups aged 6 months to less than 18 years are also eligible for a free flu vaccine
• frontline health and social care workers can get a flu vaccine through their employer

If you're eligible for an NHS flu vaccine, you will be able to get your vaccine from:

• your GP surgery
• a pharmacy that offers NHS flu vaccination (if you're aged 18 or over or your child is aged 2 to 3 years old)

Some people may be able to get vaccinated through their maternity service, care home, or their employer if they are a frontline health or social care worker

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness, so make sure you get your flu #JabDone.

For more information about the flu vaccine, visit the NHS website.

Those at increased risk from severe illness from COVID-19 may also be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

You can get the free NHS COVID-19 vaccine if you:

• are aged 75 or over
• have a weakened immune system
• live in an older adult care home

If eligible, you do not need to wait for an invitation to book your vaccine. To book:

• visit the NHS App
• book via the NHS website (www.nhs.uk/get-vaccination)
• call 119 for free
• you may also be able to visit a walk-in site which does not require a booking (www.nhs.uk/covid-walk-in)

Don’t get caught out. If you or your child are eligible, make sure you get any extra protection you need. Get your COVID-19 #JabDone.