Flu & Covid Vaccinations
Safeguard your health this winter with our comprehensive vaccination services. Wellswood Pharmacy provides both NHS-funded and private flu vaccinations alongside NHS-funded COVID-19 vaccination, delivered by trained professionals in an accessible setting.
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Eligibility for Free NHS Vaccinations
Flu Vaccination
You may be entitled to a free NHS flu vaccination if you fall within one of the following categories:
- Adults aged 65 years and over
- Adults aged 18–64 years with certain long-term health conditions (including chronic heart, lung, kidney, liver or neurological disease; diabetes; BMI ≥40; immunosuppression; or severe mental illness)
- Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
- Residents of long-stay care homes
- Carers or individuals receiving a carer’s allowance
- Household contacts of those who are severely immunocompromised
- Frontline health and social care staff
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COVID-19 Vaccination (Autumn 2026 Programme)
For the autumn/winter 2026 programme (running 1st October 2026 – 31st January 2027), the NHS COVID-19 vaccination is being offered to individuals at highest risk of serious illness, specifically:
- Adults aged 75 years and over (may be administered alongside the flu vaccine during the same appointment)
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Individuals aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system due to a health condition or medical treatment
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Private Vaccination Services
For individuals who do not meet the eligibility criteria for NHS-funded vaccinations, we provide private services as follows:
- Private flu vaccination – £17.00
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NHS Children’s Flu Vaccinations (Ages 2–3 Years)
We are pleased to offer in-pharmacy flu vaccinations for children aged 2–3 years, available from 1st October 2026.
- Vaccine provided: Usually administered as a nasal spray (Fluenz Tetra). An injectable alternative is available if clinically appropriate.
- Appointment details: Each appointment includes an eligibility check, completion of the NHS consent form, and post-vaccination guidance. Appointments typically last 10–15 minutes.
- Important considerations: Please inform us in advance if your child has an egg allergy, severe asthma, or is undergoing treatment for flu. A parent or legal guardian must be present at the appointment.
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NHS Children's Flu Vaccinations (Reception – Year 11 Catch-Up)
Most children in Reception to Year 11 receive their free NHS flu vaccine at school through the School Age Immunisation Service. From 1st December 2026, we are pleased to offer a catch-up flu vaccination service in-pharmacy for children who missed their school appointment, or who are home-educated.
- Vaccine provided: Usually administered as a nasal spray (Fluenz Tetra). An injectable alternative is available if clinically appropriate.
- Appointment details: Each appointment includes an eligibility check, completion of the NHS consent form, and post-vaccination guidance. Appointments typically last 10–15 minutes.
- Important considerations: Please inform us in advance if your child has an egg allergy, severe asthma, or is undergoing treatment for flu. A parent or legal guardian must be present at the appointment.
Book Reception Year 11 Catch Up Vaccine