How to book a free NHS flu jab this winter - and who is eligible
GP surgeries and pharmacies are now administering the flu jab to millions of people across the UK.
But who is eligible for a free flu jab on the NHS and when does the vaccination programme start?
Here’s everything you need to know.
Who is eligible for a free flu jab?
The flu vaccine is given to people who:
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- 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