Flu can affect anyone, at any age, even healthy people! There are some groups of people that will be at a higher risk of developing additional complications and would therefore see real benefit from having the flu vaccination.

It’s important to ensure you understand who should consider having a flu vaccine so you can engage with your customers and signpost to the service offered in your pharmacy.

Most pharmacies across England and Wales offer a flu vaccination free of charge on the NHS providing the customer meets an eligibility criteria. In Scotland, the NHS flu service was piloted in a couple of areas as a locally commissioned service for the 2019/20 season. Ensure you check these details with your pharmacist.

You may offer a private flu vaccination service, especially for people that are not eligible for a free vaccination.