Flu vaccination bookings open in Cheshire and Merseyside

Flu bookings open early across Cheshire and Merseyside ahead of winter vaccination programme

Eligible adults can now pre-book NHS flu vaccinations across Cheshire and Merseyside, with appointments starting from September for pregnant women and October for most adults.

A flu vaccination being prepared for the winter NHS programme Image: St Helens Star / NHS campaign coverageOriginal source

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People for a free NHS flu vaccination across Cheshire and Merseyside can already book ahead for the autumn programme.

The national booking system opened in August, with appointments from 1 September for pregnant women and from 1 October for most eligible adults. The free offer includes people aged 65 and over, adults with certain long-term health conditions, carers and care-home residents.

Most school-age children will be offered vaccination through school, while community clinics and the Living Well service provide additional routes locally.

It is a early start to winter preparation. Flu is ordinary enough to be underestimated, but vaccination remains one of the simplest tools for preventing serious illness before colder months arrive.