Flu
The Flu Autumn Winter vaccination programme started 1 September 2025 and will be available until 31 March 2026.
How to get the flu vaccine
If you're eligible for an NHS flu vaccine, you can:
- contact your GP surgery to book an appointment
- book a free NHS flu vaccination appointment at a pharmacy online or in the NHS App (if you're aged 18 or over)
- find a pharmacy that offers free NHS flu vaccination where you can walk-in and get vaccinated without an appointment (if you're aged 18 or over)
Some people may be able to get vaccinated through their maternity service or care home, or through their employer if they're a frontline health or social care worker.
If a school age child has not had their flu vaccine and still wants it (Reception to Year 11 (age 4-16 yrs)), parents can contact their local school age vaccination service:
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Contact |
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Teesside, County Durham, Darlington, Sunderland and South Tyneside |
Intrahealth school immunisation team Telephone: 03333 583 397 Option 3 Email: Immunisations.CountyDurham@intrahealth.co.uk For up to date local information please follow us on Facebook.
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Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead |
Northumbria School Age Immunisation Service Any of these numbers: 0191 282 8979 0191 282 8978 0191 282 8977 0191 282 8976 |
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Cumbria |
South Cumbria Team (South Lakes and Furness) Telephone: 01539 718014 Email: ncm-tr.southschoolsimmunisationteam@nhs.net West Cumbria Team (Copeland/Allerdale) Telephone: 01900 705867 Email: ncm-tr.westschoolimmsteam@nhs.net East Cumbria Team (Carlisle and Eden) Telephone: 01228 608157 |
Housebound or newly severely immunosuppressed patients
COVID-19 vaccines
Tynehealth Helpline
For patients who are housebound, or newly severely immunosuppressed, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) can help to arrange a vaccination appointment if it cannot be booked in the usual way. If a patient's specialist or GP practice has been unable to organise a vaccination for you, please contact:
Email: necsu.immunosuppressedney@nhs.net or Tel: (0191) 486 2001 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.
Be wise, immunise - get vaccinated and get protected.