Who is eligible?

The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS to people who:

• are 50 and over, including those who'll turn 50 in the 6 months following the start of the flu season

• have certain health conditions

• are pregnant

• are in long-stay residential care

• receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick

• live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)

• frontline health or social care workers

• Children are also eligible, most will be offered the vaccination in school

Click here for further info from nhs.uk regarding the flu vaccine