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Seasonal Flu Vaccine.

Private flu jab — same-day, no NHS waiting list. Available from late August.

  • Same-day appointment
  • Annual booster
  • Pharmacist-administered
  • £18.99 fixed price
Book flu-vaccine
From £18.99
Same-day · all branches
About this disease

What you should know.

When to vaccinate?

September–November is ideal. Protection takes 10–14 days to build.

Why annually?

Flu strains shift each season — last year’s vaccine offers little protection against this year’s circulating strains.

NHS or private?

NHS covers eligible groups (65+, pregnancy, certain conditions). Outside that, private is the route.

How effective is it?

Typically 40–60% effective at preventing infection — and dramatically reduces severity if you catch flu.
Symptoms to watch for

Recognise it early.

Sudden high fever

38°C+ within hours.

Severe muscle ache

Whole-body aches.

Dry cough

Persistent.

Headache

Severe.

Exhaustion

Days of fatigue.

Runny nose / sore throat

Less prominent than cold.
Eligibility

Is this vaccine right for you?

Tick each box that applies. The pharmacist confirms eligibility at consultation.
  • Aged 18+ (12+ at some branches)
  • No allergy to vaccine components
  • No active acute illness
  • Not previously had this season's flu jab
FAQs

Common questions.

Can I have flu + COVID together?

Yes — both can be given in the same appointment, one in each arm.

Side effects?

Sore arm, mild fatigue, low fever for 24h. Severe reactions are very rare.
Four Oxford branches

Available at every branch.

All branches GPhC-registered.

Talk to us

Pick the closest branch.

Email or phone — we usually reply within the hour.

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Or walk in any time — every branch has a pharmacist on duty.