Vaccinations · 5 min read
Your 2026 winter flu jab guide
12 June 2026
Flu season arrives earlier every year. Booking your vaccine in early autumn gives your immune system two weeks to build full protection before transmission peaks.
Who can get a free NHS flu jab?
Adults aged 65+, pregnant women, carers, frontline health workers and anyone with a long-term condition are eligible at no cost.
- Over 65s
- Pregnant women
- Carers
- People with long-term conditions