Vital NHS vaccination available to certain groups of people | UK | News

The NHS is urging some at-risk groups to get a vital vaccine this month. Its message is especially important for people born before a certain date, pregnant women, children and others.

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Flu vaccines are designed to protect against flu, which can be fatal for some people. The NHS provides these vaccines to people at high risk of serious health problems every autumn or early winter.

According to an earlier post from the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA), six main groups are eligible to regulate flu vaccinations from September 1 this year. Six more categories were then able to book from 1 October.

As of September 1, this includes:

1. Middle school aged children (7th Grade through 11th Grade)
2. All children in the clinical risk group from six months to 18 years of age
3. pregnant women
4. All children aged two or three on August 31, 2025
5. Children (ages six months to 18 years) with certain long-term health problems
6. Primary school aged children (reception to Year 6)

And as of October 1, this included:

1. nursing home residents
2. Carers who receive Carer’s Allowance or are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
3. People living with people with suppressed immune systems
4. Frontline health and social care workers
5. Anyone aged 65 and over
6. Anyone aged 18 to 65 with long-term health problems

Older people who will reach the age of 65 by 31 March 2026 will also be eligible for an NHS flu jab this winter. This means they were born on or before March 31, 1961.

You can check if you’re eligible for a flu vaccination via the NHS app. These vaccines are available in GP surgeries, selected pharmacies, maternity wards and care facilities.

The NHS explains that health or social care staff may be eligible to receive the vaccine at work. It is generally safe to get the flu vaccine alongside other vaccines, such as the COVID-19 and shingles vaccine.

Although the RSV vaccine is usually administered separately, the NHS explains that a doctor can give both vaccines if they deem it necessary. Accordingly MirrorThe NHS guidance further adds: “Most people who are eligible for a flu vaccine can do so.

“However, you cannot have the vaccine if you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of the vaccine or to an ingredient in the vaccine. Some of the flu vaccines used in the UK contain egg protein. Tell the person giving the vaccine if you are allergic to eggs.”

As of October 1, the NHS had sent more than 100 people. 12 million flu vaccine invitations via email, along with other notifications, texts and letters sent via the NHS App throughout the month. However, eligible British people can make their appointments without waiting for an invitation.

For more information go to: NHS website.