Get the best protection against flu

Flu vaccines are very safe, although side effects of the flu vaccination can include:

• Mild flu symptoms
• slightly raised temperature
• muscle aches
• sore arm where the needle went in – this is more likely to happen with the vaccine for people aged 65 and over

There are often very mild and only last for a day or so.

It's very rare for anyone to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to the flu vaccine however, if this does happen, it usually happens within minutes.

The person who vaccinates you will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately.

Yes, you can. You should have the flu vaccine if you're pregnant to help protect you and your baby.

It's safe to have the flu vaccine at any stage of pregnancy.

Yes, it's safe to have both vaccinations. Even if you have previously had Covid-19 you can have the flu vaccination which will still be effective at helping to prevent contracting flu.