Department of Health and Social Care

ALT UK Health Security Agency graphic with a pink background and a person in an orange top standing above a yellow panel. Large headline text reads: “Who is eligible for the flu vaccine this year?” The graphic lists the following groups: • pregnant women • 2- and 3-year-olds (age on 31 August 2026) • school aged children (from reception to year 11) • people aged 65 and over • people with certain long term health conditions, from 6 months to under 65s • people living with somebody with a weakened immune system due to a medical condition or treatment • people sleeping rough or in hostels/shelters • care home residents • carers (receiving carer's allowance, or the main carer of an older or disabled person) • frontline health and social care workers A pink banner at the bottom reads: “Speak to your local GP practice, pharmacist or maternity service if you’re not sure if you’re eligible.”