Flu and COVID vaccines
Flu and Covid vaccines help protect people who are more at risk. They reduce hospital visits and help stop the spread of illness in the community.
Flu vaccinations
You need a new flu vaccine each year because flu strains change.
When can I get a flu vaccination?
This year's programme runs from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026.
From 1 October, the flu vaccine is offered to:
- adults aged 65 and over
- adults aged 18 to 64 in clinical risk groups
- care home residents
- carers
- close contacts of people with weakened immune systems
- frontline health and social care workers
How to book
You can book an appointment:
- through a pharmacy
- with your GP
- using the NHS App
- by calling 119
Use the NHS pharmacy finder to find available walk-in options.
Housebound patients and care home residents will be vaccinated by local GP practices and Primary Care Networks.
Autumn Covid vaccinations
Covid vaccine eligibility is slightly different. It is offered to:
- adults aged 75 and over
- people in high-risk clinical groups
- older adult care home residents
Book online through the NHS App or call 119.
Find out more
Visit Surrey Heartlands Vaccinations to find out more.
People with a learning disability and their carers
People with a learning disability often face more health challenges than others. They are more likely to catch flu and develop serious complications.
If you are on the Learning Disability Register, or care for someone who is, you can get the free NHS flu vaccine.
Useful resources:
• Flu vaccinations for people with a learning disability
• Flu vaccinations for people with a learning disability (Carers)
• Get your free flu jab (Easy Read poster)
• Protect yourself from flu, have the flu vaccine (Easy Read leaflet)
• Information on how to protect yourself from flu in plain English