Our flu vaccination service offers protection against the seasonal flu virus. The flu vaccine is the best protection we have against this unpredictable virus that can cause unpleasant illness in children and severe illness and death among at-risk groups.
Flu can be very unpleasant and can lead to serious complications, especially for:
Getting vaccinated not only protects you but also helps protect those around you who may be more vulnerable to the serious complications of flu.
The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS to people who are at risk of getting seriously ill from flu. You can also pay for a flu vaccination privately if you're not eligible for a free NHS vaccine.
Getting the flu vaccine has many benefits for you and those around you:
Getting your flu vaccination at our pharmacy is quick and easy:
You can book an appointment online or by phone, or simply walk in during our opening hours. No prescription is needed.
Our pharmacist will check your eligibility and ensure the flu vaccine is suitable for you. They'll answer any questions you may have.
The vaccination is given as an injection in the upper arm and only takes a few seconds.
Our pharmacist will provide advice on what to expect after the vaccination, including potential side effects and how to manage them.
The best time to get the flu vaccine is in the autumn or early winter before flu starts spreading. However, you can get the vaccine later in winter if you've missed it.
No, the flu vaccine cannot give you flu. The injected flu vaccine contains inactivated flu viruses, so it cannot cause flu. Some people may experience mild side effects such as a slight temperature, muscle aches, or a sore arm where the injection was given, but these usually disappear within a day or two.
It takes about 10-14 days after vaccination for your body to develop protection against flu.
Yes, you need to get the flu vaccine every year. This is because the flu virus changes constantly, and the vaccine is updated each year to match the new strains. Also, the protection from the vaccine decreases over time.
