Flu Vaccine Eligibility from 1 September 2023
The following groups are eligible for a free flu vaccine starting from 1 September 2023:
✔ People aged 65 years and over
✔ Children aged 6 months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups
✔ Pregnant women
✔ All children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2023
✔ Primary school children (Reception to Year 6)
✔ Residents in long-stay care homes
✔ Carers receiving a carer’s allowance or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
✔ Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
✔ Frontline workers in social care settings
Why is the Flu Vaccine Important?
- Protects against serious illness caused by the flu
- Helps reduce the spread of flu within families and communities
- Especially crucial for young children, older adults, and those with existing health conditions
Vaccinate Your Child
It is essential to vaccinate your child to protect them from serious flu-related complications.
📌 Learn more about NHS vaccinations:
🔗 NHS Immunisation Information
🔗 NHS London Flu Vaccination Guidance