Flu Vaccination - NHS
Please book online via the NHS website where possible. Free NHS flu vaccination for any adult that is considered at risk of complications if they were to contract the flu.
As we age, our immune system naturally becomes less effective at fighting off infections, making adults over 65 particularly vulnerable to influenza and its complications. The annual flu vaccine is specifically formulated to protect against the strains of influenza virus that are expected to circulate during the upcoming flu season.
For older adults, flu isn't just an inconvenience – it can lead to serious complications including pneumonia, bronchitis, and worsening of existing health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or lung conditions. Hospitalization rates for flu-related complications are significantly higher in the over-65 age group, making vaccination a crucial preventive measure.
Your flu vaccination appointment is straightforward and typically takes just a few minutes. A trained pharmacist or healthcare professional will review your medical history and current medications to ensure the vaccine is appropriate for you. The injection itself is given in your upper arm and is generally well-tolerated.
Most people experience little to no side effects, though some may notice mild tenderness at the injection site or feel slightly under the weather for a day or two. These are normal immune responses and indicate that your body is building protection against the flu virus. You'll receive information about what to expect after your vaccination and when to seek medical advice if needed.
Getting your annual flu vaccination doesn't just protect you – it contributes to community immunity, helping to protect vulnerable people who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons. This includes people with severe allergies, those undergoing certain medical treatments, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
The vaccine typically becomes effective within two weeks of administration, providing protection throughout the flu season. Even if you do catch flu after vaccination, studies show that vaccinated individuals typically experience milder symptoms and recover more quickly than those who haven't been vaccinated.
Select a pharmacy to book
Paydens Pharmacy (Beckenham) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- 399-401 Croydon Road
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Stevens Chemist (Paydens) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- 5 High Street, Green Street Green
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Paydens Late Night Pharmacy | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- The Healthy Living Centre, Balmoral Gardens
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Pearl Chemist (downs) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- 33 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Rusthall Pharmacy (Paydens) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- 2 High Street, Rusthall
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Newmans Pharmacy (Paydens) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- 82 Seaside
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Paddock Wood Pharmacy | Flu Vaccination - NHS
- 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Courts Pharmacy Grange Road (Paydens) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- Dashwood Medical Centre, 156-162 Grange Road
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Book by phone onlyPaydens Pharmacy (Canada Rd- Deal) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- Paydens Ltd Shop, Canada Road
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Catts Pharmacy (Paydens) | NHS Flu Vaccination Service (Over 65 years or at Clinical Risk)
- Catts Pharmacy, Catts Alley, Snodland, UK
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
Book by phone only