Vaccinations
What to expect from your flu vaccination
12 October 2026 · 4 min read
A short, plain-English guide to who needs the flu vaccine, how it works, and what mild side effects look like.
The annual flu vaccine is reformulated each year to match the strains expected to circulate. You can book a short appointment with our pharmacists.
Most adults will feel a small scratch and nothing more. A mildly sore arm for 24 hours is the most common after-effect.
Who should get it
Adults 50 and over, pregnant women, carers, frontline health workers, and anyone with long-term lung, heart, kidney, liver, or neurological conditions are eligible for a free NHS flu jab.
Booking with us
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments mean no waiting. You will be in and out within fifteen minutes.