Please see the latest message regarding the flu vaccine from Public Health Wales

"Demand for a flu vaccine this autumn is significantly higher than we have seen in previous years. And because the demand is very high, it may take longer to get an appointment for a flu vaccination.

All Welsh residents who are currently eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine can be assured that enough vaccines have been ordered this year. To check your eligibility for a free NHS flu vaccine visit www.beatflu.org.

Vaccine supply is staggered throughout the flu season, which happens every year.

With COVID-19 safety measures in place, appointments for a flu vaccine this year may take a little longer than usual.  To help address this, more clinics are being held.

This year Welsh Government has obtained extra flu vaccines which are scheduled to arrive in November. This will be used to make sure uptake in those most at risk is as high as possible. The vaccine will then be offered to the under-65s in phases, with the ambition to vaccinate down to 50 year olds, if stock levels allow.

We are asking people to be patient with community pharmacies and GP surgeries who are working hard to arrange appointments as their supplies arrive, and as more appointments become available.  

Please do let us know if you have any questions or would like to discuss the campaign further via:

hannah.lindsay(at)wales.nhs.uk and jodie.phillips2(at)wales.nhs.uk "