NHS Seasonal Flu Vaccine

Yes! if you meet these criteria...

You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• 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
• Frontline health and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.
• Long-term health conditions that make you eligible

The flu vaccine is recommended for those aged from 18 years to less than 65 years with long-term health conditions, including:

• Breathing conditions: Such as asthma (if you need a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or cystic fibrosis.
• Heart conditions: Such as coronary heart disease or heart failure.
• Chronic kidney disease
• Liver disease: Such as cirrhosis or hepatitis.
• Neurological conditions: Such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy.
• Diabetes or Addison's disease
• A weakened immune system: Due to a condition like HIV or AIDS, or a treatment like chemotherapy or steroid medicine.
• Problems with your spleen: Such as sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed.
• A learning disability
• Being very overweight: With a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above.

If you have a health condition and are unsure if you're eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, we recommend speaking to your Pharmacist  for advice.

Yes, it is highly recommended to get a flu vaccination each year.

The flu virus is constantly evolving and changing. The strains that are most common one year are often different from the strains that will be circulating the next. Because of this, a new flu vaccine is created annually to provide protection against the specific viruses that are expected to be present during that year's flu season.

Getting a new flu jab each year ensures you are protected against the latest strains of the virus.

No, you cannot get the flu from the flu jab. The adult flu vaccine does not contain a live virus, so it is impossible to catch the flu from it. It works by stimulating your immune system to produce antibodies that protect you from the virus.

Most people do not experience any side effects from the flu jab. However, some common and mild side effects may include a sore arm where the injection was given, a slight temperature, or muscle aches. These symptoms are temporary and usually resolve within a day or two.

Yes, the flu vaccine is safe and highly recommended for pregnant women. Getting the flu jab protects both you and your unborn baby from the flu, as pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from the virus. You can have the vaccine at any stage of your pregnancy

The best time to get your flu vaccine is in autumn or early winter, before the flu virus begins to circulate widely. The NHS will let you know when the vaccines become available for your eligible group. Getting vaccinated early in the season gives you the best chance of being protected throughout the winter.

If you do not meet the criteria for a free NHS flu vaccine, you can still get protected. We offer a private flu vaccination service for a fee. Please speak to one of our pharmacists in-store or check our website for details on how to book and the cost of the private service.

The jab is available in the majority or weldricks pharmacies as both an NHS and Private service. We have branches in Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham, Scunthorpe and Sheffield.

• Armthorpe Parade
• Armthorpe White House Farm
• Barnburgh
• Bawtry
• Cantley Everingham Road
• Cantley Goodison Boulevard
• Cantley St Wilfrids Court
• Carcroft
• Conisbrough Gardens Lane
• Cusworth
• Denaby
• Dunscroft
• East Laith Gate
• Edenthorpe
• Harworth
• Hatfield
• Intake
• Kirk Sandall
• Misterton
• Moorends
• Rossington
• Scawthorpe
• Skellow
• Sprotbrough
• Stainforth Field Road
• Thorne Finkle Street
• Thorne Health Centre
• Tickhill
• Wheatley
• Woodlands Princess Street
• Woodlands Woodside View

• Bolton on Dearne
• Goldthorpe Barnsley Road
• Royston Midland Road

• Brinsworth
• Catcliffe
• Goldthorpe Centre
• Maltby High Street
• Maltby Laburnum Parade
• Maltby Leisure Centre
• Swallownest
• Swinton Church Street
• Thurnscoe Holly Bush Drive

• Crowle
• Epworth
• Scunthorpe Frodingham Road
• Scunthorpe Ironstone Centre
• Scunthorpe Willoughby Road

• Darnall Main Road
• Darnall Primary Care Centre
• Kiveton
• Owlthorpe
• Sothall