They include:
· everyone aged 65 years and over
· everyone under 65 years of age who has a long term medical condition, including children and babies over 6 months of age
· all pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy
· all children aged 2 and 3 years (provided they were aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August before flu vaccinations starts in the autumn)
· all children in primary school
· some secondary school-aged children (Years 7 to 11)
· everyone living in a residential or nursing home
· everyone who receives a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person
· all those living with someone who has lowered immunity due to disease or treatment
· all frontline health and social care workers
It is best to have your flu vaccination in the autumn or early winter before flu rates increase. Remember that you need it every year, so don’t assume you are protected because you had one last year.
Check NHS.UK for information on whether you are eligible.
The flu vaccination: who should have it and why (winter 2025 to 2026) - GOV.UK
Haltwhistle Medical Group flu clinic information
Children and pregnant patients appointment are available from September 2025 and can be booked via the NHS app or via the booking link in your invitation text message
Adults (over 18s) appointments are available from October 2025 and can be booked via the NHS app or via the booking link in your invitation text message
From the 2nd September 2025 we do have a dedicated vaccination line for booking appointments or vaccination queries ring 01434 325900 – the line is open Tuesday to Friday from 14.00 – 16.30.
