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Flu vaccines will start on 1st of October 2026
Flu vaccination planning is taking place. vaccines will start on 1st of October 2026, in line with NHS England advice.
In previous years, flu vaccinations have been offered from September. The change in timing follows clinical advice from the Governments Independent clinical advisors, the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation, that starting later would be better for patients, this is because the positive effect of the flu vaccine increasing people's protection from flu viruses reduces over time following the vaccination.
Getting the vaccination at a slightly later time will make it more likely that the persons immune response to virus is higher when flu levels are at their highest.
Please do not contact the surgery at this point.
We would encourage patients to have the flu vaccine if they are eligible.
Keep an eye out for further information coming soon.
Published: Aug 28, 2026