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Find a pharmacy that offers free flu vaccination

Information:

Booking is now open.

Appointments take place from 1 September 2026 if you're pregnant, and from 1 October for all other eligible adults and children. Pharmacies will offer walk-ins from 1 October 2026.

About this service

Use this service to:

  • book a vaccination appointment online or by phone
  • check opening times for each pharmacy
  • check which age groups each site accepts

Who can have a free flu vaccine at a pharmacy

Adults

Adults can get a free vaccine at a pharmacy if they are:

  • aged 18 to 65 years and have certain long-term health conditions
  • aged 65 years or over

Children

Children can get a free vaccine at a pharmacy if they are:

  • aged 2 to 3 years
  • aged 2 to 17 years with certain long-term health conditions

From 1 December 2026, school-aged children from reception to year 11 who did not get vaccinated in school will also be eligible.

Flu vaccine in pregnancy

You can get a free flu vaccine at a pharmacy if you're aged 16 or over and pregnant.

Flu vaccine for people experiencing homelessness

You can get a free flu vaccine at a pharmacy from 1 October if you’re aged 16 or over and:

  • using a homeless hostel or night shelter
  • rough sleeping

Before you start

You’ll need to enter your town, city or postcode. This is to find pharmacies near you that offer free flu vaccination.

You do not have to book an appointment or be registered with a GP to get a free flu vaccine.

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Find out more about the flu vaccine

Flu vaccine, who should have it, and common side effects

Page last reviewed: 29 August 2025
Next review due: 2 August 2027