Annual flu letter for 2026/27 published

The Department of Health and Social Care, the UK Health Security Agency and NHS England have jointly published the national flu vaccination programme letter for the 2026/27 season.

In summary:

• There are no changes to eligible groups;
• Pharmacies will only be able to vaccinate pregnant women from 1st September 2026 (other adult cohorts will start from 1st October);
• There are two changes to the recommended vaccines that pharmacy owners will need to consider when finalising their orders; and
• There is a reinforcement of the circumstances when the egg-based vaccine, IIVe, can be used.

Details here