Free flu jab checker

Add a date of birth and tick what applies. You will see whether the free NHS flu jab is offered to you this season, and from when.

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Date of birth

Free NHS flu jab, 2026 to 2027

Now

eligible and available now

  • Why65 or over by 31 March 2027
  • Whereyour GP surgery or a pharmacy

Children and pregnant women can have it from 1 September, and adults from 1 October. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland run their own programmes, so check NHS inform, Public Health Wales or the Public Health Agency if you live there.

For a high temperature with feeling very unwell, call 111. Call 999 now for chest pain that does not go away, signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech), struggling to breathe or collapse.

The working

Born 12 February 1962

On 31 March 2027 this person is 65, and people who turn 65 by then are on the list, so they can have it from 1 October 2026. Born 1 May 1980 with nothing ticked, they would be 46 and not on the free list; ticking a long term condition changes that.

Who is on the list

UKHSA 2026 to 2027 letter, England

GroupFrom
Pregnant women1 September
Children aged 2 or 3 on 31 August 20261 September
School children, Reception to Year 111 September, at school
Children 6 months to under 18 in a risk group1 September
Everyone 65 and over, including those turning 65 by 31 March 20271 October
Adults 18 to 64 in a risk group, carers, care homes and more1 October

Where

Getting it

Adults can usually go to their GP surgery or a pharmacy. School age children are usually offered it at school, and children aged 2 or 3 at the GP surgery. Most children have a nasal spray rather than an injection. Some pregnant women can have it through their maternity service. The last date for this season is 31 March 2027.

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What this cannot tell you

  • Cover every risk groupAsk your GP if you are not sure.
  • Check other nationsScotland, Wales and Northern Ireland run their own programmes.
  • Book itUse the NHS App, your surgery or a pharmacy.

Questions

Common questions

Who can get a free flu jab in 2026?

In England: everyone 65 and over (including those turning 65 by 31 March 2027), pregnant women, young and school age children, people in risk groups, carers, care home residents and some others.

When does the 2026 flu jab start?

From 1 September 2026 for pregnant women and children, and from 1 October 2026 for adults.

Can I pay for a flu jab?

Yes. Many pharmacies offer it privately if you are not on the free list.

Sources

Last checked 21 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

Talk your results through

If a result worries you, book a chat with your GP or practice nurse, or ask a pharmacist. Call NHS 111 if you feel unwell and are not sure what to do, and 999 in an emergency.

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