Protect your health and those around you this flu season.

Flu season has arrived, and there’s no better time to take action. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community with a fast, safe, and effective flu vaccination. At County Heights Pharmacy, we provide both NHS-funded and private flu vaccines, tailored to your eligibility and needs.

Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step — from booking to aftercare — making it easier than ever to stay protected.

NHS & Private Flu Vaccinations Available

We offer both NHS-funded and private flu vaccinations for eligible patients. Protecting your health helps reduce pressure on the NHS and keeps our community safer.

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Who Can Get a Free Flu Vaccine?

You may be eligible for a free NHS flu jab if you:

➤ Are aged 50 or over (including those turning 50 by 31 March 2024)

➤ Have certain long-term health conditions

➤ Live in long-stay residential care

➤ Receive a carer’s allowance or are the main carer for someone at risk

➤ Live with someone who is immunocompromised

What is the Flu Vaccine?

The flu vaccine helps protect you against the influenza virus.

➤ Adults typically receive the vaccine as a simple injection

➤ Children usually receive a nasal spray

Even if you catch a different flu strain, the vaccine still offers protection and may help reduce severity and recovery time.

Why Get Vaccinated?

➤ Helps prevent the spread of flu to family, coworkers, and vulnerable individuals

➤ Reduces your risk of serious illness or complications

➤ Supports the NHS by reducing hospital admissions during flu season

➤ Safe during pregnancy and alongside most medications, including antibiotics

Who Should Not Get the Flu Vaccine?

Most people can safely receive the vaccine. However, you should:

➤ Wait if you're currently unwell with a fever

➤ Speak to your GP first if you have an egg allergy

When to Get Vaccinated?

The ideal time to get your flu vaccination is between early October and late November, when protection is most effective ahead of peak flu season.

At County Heights Pharmacy, we begin accepting bookings as early as September and continue offering flu jabs throughout the winter, ensuring flexible access for all patients who need it.