A flu vaccine is given to people who:

• are 65 and over
• 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
• live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis

The flu vaccine is recommended for:

• children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024 (born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2022)
• School aged children (Reception to Year 11)
• Children aged 6 months to 17 years with certain long-term health conditions

Most children will be offered the flu nasal spray. Some children may be offered the flu injection instead, this is if they are under 2 years old or have a certain health condition. The health professional will discuss this with you.

If you're eligible for an NHS flu vaccine, you can get your vaccine from:

• your GP surgery
• a pharmacy that offers NHS flu vaccination (if you're aged 18 or over)
• you can book an appointment at a pharmacy using this link Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

The NHS will let you know in autumn or early winter when you can get your flu vaccine.

Some people may be able to get vaccinated through their maternity service, care home or their employer if they are a frontline health or social care worker.

School-aged children will be offered the vaccine in school. You will receive a consent form from school to complete prior to the Lincolnshire Community Health Service Vaccination Team attending the school. You can contact the team by telephone on 01522 572950 or email lhnt.sais@nhs.net or visit Immunisations :: Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust