The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
The vaccine is given to patients during autumn and early winter.
Eligibility
You can get the flu vaccine at the practice if you:
- are aged 65 or over
- are pregnant
- are aged 2 or 3 on 31 August 2025 (school age children will receive their vaccine at school)
- live in a care home for older adults
- are immunosuppressed
- are aged 18-65 in a clinical risk group
- are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
- a close contact of an immunocompromised individual
Booking your flu vaccine
Appointments for the flu vaccine begin on 1 September for pregnant women and 2 and 3 year olds.
Appointments for all other adult eligible groups are scheduled for October in a number of clinics:
| Saturday 4 October | Dalton Square |
| Saturday 11 October | Dalton Square and Galgate Health Centre |
| Saturday 18 October | Owen Road |
Covid vaccine
If you are aged 75 or over, you are also eligible to receive a Covid vaccine this autumn. This can be administered at the same time as your flu vaccine.