Flu Vaccination Service
Community pharmacy has been providing flu vaccinations under a nationally commissioned service since September 2015.
Each year from September through to March the NHS runs a seasonal flu vaccination campaign aiming to vaccinate all patients who are at risk of developing more serious complications from the virus. The accessibility of pharmacies, their extended opening hours and the option to walk in without an appointment have proved popular with patients seeking vaccinations.
For further information visit the Community Pharmacy England website, Flu Vaccination Service.
The Department of Health and Social Care, the UK Health Security Agency and NHS England have jointly published the national flu vaccination programme letter for the 2025/26 season.
Key highlights from the letter are:
- There are no changes to the eligible cohorts for the 2025/26 season;
- From 1st September 2025 and in line with the 2024/25 season, pharmacies will only be able to vaccinate pregnant women. Then, from October 2025, vaccination of the other adult cohorts will commence, with the exact starting date to be confirmed by NHS England in due course
For further information visit the Community Pharmacy England website, Flu Vaccination Service.
Our East of England Immunisation Team have produced poster to support providers of immunisations with any incidents. Incidents Poster
