UK 2025/26 influenza campaign

For the UK 2025/26 influenza campaign, eligibility includes pregnant women, children aged 2 or 3 on August 31, 2025, all school-aged children (Reception to Year 11), and children aged 6 months to 17 years with long-term health conditions. Adults aged 65 and over, people with certain long-term health conditions (6 months to 64 years), carers, household contacts of immunocompromised people, and frontline health and social care staff are also eligible.  

For autumn 2025, COVID-19 vaccination will be offered to:

  • adults aged 75 years and over
  • residents in care homes for older adults
  • individuals who are immunosuppressed aged 6 months and over