Flu vaccination
The flu virus spreads more easily in winter when we spend more time together indoors and can cause serious illness.
Most eligible adults will be able to get their flu vaccine from 3 October.
This may be later than you’ve had the vaccine before, but it means you’ll have the best protection when flu is most widespread.
Pregnant women and children will continue to be able to get the flu vaccine from September.
It is important to top up your protection, even if you have had a vaccine or been ill with flu or COVID-19 before, as immunity fades over time and these viruses change each year.
If you are vaccinated and do catch flu, symptoms are likely to be milder and recovery time will be shorter.
Those eligible for flu vaccine include:
- People with certain long term health conditions
- People aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women
Parents of children who are aged 2 or 3 on or before 31 August 2024 should contact their GP surgery to book their child’s flu vaccination.
School-aged children will mainly be offered their flu vaccinations at school.
There will be further opportunities for children to get vaccinated in NHS community clinics, including for the home educated.
Flu Walk-In Clinics
Flu walk-in clinics for front-line workers in health and social care in BSW, who have not yet received the flu vaccine.
| Date | Clinic Location | Address |
| Tuesday 21st January 10.30 – 16.30 | Moredon Medical Centre | Moredon Road, Swindon, SN2 2JG |
| Tuesday 21st January 10.30 – 16.30 | KH2, Kempthorne House, St Martin’s Hospital | St Martin’s Hospital, Midford Road, Bath, BA2 5RP |
| Wednesday 22nd January 10.30 – 16.30 | Vaccination Hub, Chippenham Community Hospital | Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AJ |
| Thursday 23rd January 10.30 – 16.30 | Vaccination Hub, Warminster Community Hospital | The Avenue, Warminster, BA12 8QS |