Flu Vaccination

The 2026 and 2027 Autumn and Winter flu programme runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027.

The best time to have a flu vaccine is in the autumn before flu starts spreading but you can get vaccinated later too.

• Book, change or cancel a flu vaccination appointment

• Find out more about the adult flu vaccine, eligibility and book your flu vaccination

• Children are also eligible for the children’s nasal spray flu vaccine, which is safe and effective. It’s offered every year to children to help protect them against flu. Find out more about the children’s flu vaccine

• Information on the national flu immunisation programme 2026 to 2027

• Translated versions of flu vaccination resources

Symptoms of flu

Flu symptoms come on very quickly and can include:

• a sudden high temperature

• an aching body

• feeling tired or exhausted

• a dry cough

• a sore throat

• a headache

• difficulty sleeping

• loss of appetite

• diarrhoea, tummy pain, feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting) - although these are less common in adults

The symptoms are similar for children, but they can also get pain in their ear, sore eyes, swollen glands and appear less active.

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