Flu Vaccination Service
Get your flu jab today. Book your flu vaccination at your nearest Midsomer Pharmacy branch, in Paulton or Midsomer Norton.
Free NHS flu jabs for eligible adults aged 18+. Eligibility is confirmed in a short consultation with our pharmacist.
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Get Your Flu Jab Today
Book your flu vaccination at your nearest Midsomer Pharmacy branch.
Why Get Vaccinated Against Flu?
Flu is highly contagious and passes easily from person to person, especially in busy places such as schools and care homes.
When someone with flu coughs or sneezes, they release tiny droplets carrying the virus. Other people can breathe these in, or pick them up from surfaces they touch. Even people with mild symptoms, or none at all, can pass flu on.
Protect yourself further with a Covid vaccination
Free NHS Covid vaccinations are available for eligible patients at our Paulton branch. Find out if you're eligible today.
What is Flu?
Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory system: the nose, throat and lungs. It’s highly contagious and can spread quickly, particularly where people are in close contact.
For most people it’s unpleasant but passes within a week or so. For older people, pregnant women and anyone with a long-term health condition, it can lead to serious complications, which is why the flu jab matters.
What Are the Symptoms of Flu?
Symptoms can come on quickly and may include:
- Sore throat
- Dry or chesty cough
- Aching muscles
- Sudden fever - a temperature of 38°C or above
- Tiredness, exhaustion or trouble sleeping
- Headache, diarrhoea or tummy pain
- Loss of appetite or feeling sick
- Children may also have earache and seem less active than usual
Am I Eligible for a Free NHS Flu Jab?
You may be eligible* for a free NHS flu jab if any of the following apply to you:
- You’re aged 65 or over
- You’re in one of these at-risk groups:
- You're pregnant
- You have asthma or a lung condition
- You have chronic heart disease
- You have diabetes
- You have a chronic kidney or liver condition
- You've had a stroke
- You have an illness, or take medicines, that affect your immune system
* Your eligibility is confirmed during a consultation with our pharmacist.
** Subject to availability.
Book at a Branch Near You
Flu Vaccination is available at Paulton Pharmacy and Midsomer Pharmacy.
Paulton Pharmacy
Elm Hayes Medical Centre, Clandown Road, BS39 7SF
Midsomer Pharmacy
98 High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DE
Frequently Asked Questions
At Paulton Pharmacy and Midsomer Pharmacy in Midsomer Norton. Book an appointment at your nearest branch or call us to arrange a time.