You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2027)
• are aged 18 to 64 and have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant – you can have a flu vaccine during any stage of pregnancy
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• are aged 16 or over and rough sleeping or staying in a homeless hostel or night shelter

Frontline health and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.

Last Updated: 20th October 2026

You can get a free RSV vaccination on the NHS if:

• • you're 28 weeks pregnant or more – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy to help protect your baby after they're born
  • you're aged 75 or over
  • you're aged 65 to 74 and have a weakened immune system or have a long-term lung condition (this does not include asthma that is under control)
  • you live in a care home for older adults

Last Updated: 20th October 2026