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Who should have the flu vaccine

The free NHS flu vaccine is available this winter to:

  • people aged 65 or over
  • people with certain long term health conditions
  • those that live in a care home
  • carers
  • people who live with someone with a weakened immune system
  • pregnant women and birthing people

Frontline health and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.

The children’s flu vaccine is recommended for:

  • children aged 2-3 years
  • school aged children
  • children aged 6 months to 17 years with certain long term health conditions

For more information visit the NHS website.

Where to get the flu vaccine

The flu vaccine is available until the 31 March 2025.

Some pharmacies are offering the flu vaccine to over 18’s. Find your nearest pharmacy clinic on the NHS website.

Appointments for all ages are available at all GP practices in south east London.

Children and young people between the ages of 2 and 19 years old can also get vaccinated at the following community clinics:

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Bexley

telephone: 020 3903 3380

  • Saturday 8 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Danson Youth Centre, DA7 4EZ
  • Saturday 22 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Danson Youth Centre, DA7 4EZ

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Bromley

telephone: 020 3903 3375

  • Tuesday 18 February, 09:00 – 15:00, BCI Chislehurst Clinic, BR7 5AJ
  • Thursday 20 February, 09:00 – 15:00, BCI Chislehurst Clinic, BR7 5AJ

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Lambeth

telephone: 020 8614 5495

  • Monday 17 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Stockwell Childrens Centre, SW9 9TG
  • Wednesday 19 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Stockwell Childrens Centre, SW9 9TG
  • Thursday 20 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Rye Oak Children & Family Centre, SE15 3PD
  • Friday 21 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Rye Oak Children & Family Centre, SE15 3PD

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Greenwich

telephone: 020 3903 3345

  • Tuesday 18 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Clockhouse Community Centre, SE18 5QL
  • Thursday 20 February, 09:45 – 13:00, Storkway Children’s Centre,  SE3 9QX

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Lewisham

telephone: 020 3903 3635

  • Every day after school, 15:30 – 17:00, Downham Health and Leisure Centre, BR1 5EP
  • Saturday 1 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Bellingham Family Hub Clinic, SE6 3HB
  • Saturday 15 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Evelyn Family Clinic, SE8 3PZ
  • Saturday 22 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Downham Health and Leisure Centre, BR1 5EP
  • Saturday 8 March, 10:00 – 14:00, Evelyn Family Clinic, SE8 3PZ
  • Saturday 29 March, 10:00 – 14:00, Bellingham Family Hub Clinic, SE6 3HB

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Southwark

telephone: 020 8614 5496

  • Monday 17 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Stockwell Childrens Centre, SW9 9TG
  • Wednesday 19 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Stockwell Childrens Centre, SW9 9TG
  • Thursday 20 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Rye Oak Children & Family Centre, SE15 3PD
  • Friday 21 February, 10:00 – 14:00, Rye Oak Children & Family Centre, SE15 3PD

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