Flu vaccinations 2023
7 September 2023
Summary of those recommended to have a flu vaccine
They include:
- everyone aged 65 years and over
- everyone under 65 years of age who has a medical condition listed below, including children and babies over 6 months of age
- all pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy
- all children aged 2 and 3 years (provided they were aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August before flu vaccinations starts in the autumn)
- all children in primary school
- some secondary school-aged children (Years 7 to 11)
- everyone living in a residential or nursing home - these patients will be vaccinated first
- everyone who receives a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person
- all those living with someone who has lowered immunity due to disease or treatment
- all frontline health and social care workers
Anyone in the above groups who is housebound will be vaccinated in the first cohort
We will shortly be starting the 2023 flu vaccination campaign. If you are in any of the eligible groups we will be sending you an invite enabling you to book your appointment at a convenient time to you.
Check NHS.UK for information on whether you are eligible.
