https://kingston-news.co.uk/tag/flu-vaccine/ Recent content in flu vaccine on Kingston News Hugo en-GB Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://kingston-news.co.uk/flu-jab-2026-who-gets-it-free-and-where/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://kingston-news.co.uk/flu-jab-2026-who-gets-it-free-and-where/ <p>If you&rsquo;re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine this autumn, now is the time to understand where you can get it and what to expect. The NHS offers free flu vaccination to millions of people, and eligibility extends beyond simply being over a certain age.</p> <h2 id="who-is-eligible-for-a-free-nhs-flu-vaccine">Who is eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine</h2> <p>You can receive a free NHS flu vaccine if you are aged 65 or over. This includes anyone who will reach 65 by 31 March 2027. If you&rsquo;re aged 18 to 64, you may qualify if you have certain long-term health conditions, are pregnant, live in a care home, work as a frontline health or social care professional, are a main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive carer&rsquo;s allowance. The eligibility list for those aged 18–64 also includes people who are experiencing homelessness or staying in a homeless hostel or night shelter.</p>