How much does a flu jab cost? How to get a cheap vaccine this winter and here’s how you can get the flu jab for free.
Millions of people can get the flu vaccine for free this year to help protect so many from getting a flu virus this winter.
As well as protecting you, the vaccine can stop you from spreading flu to others.
Even if you cannot get a free flu jab, you can pay. Don’t overpay, though, as flu jab costs can vary, so we take a look at where you can get the same jab elsewhere and save money.
How to get a flu jab for free
Some 30 million people can get a flu jab for free in 2020 – this is millions more than last year.
There are lots of different people who can get a free NHS flu vaccine for free (England and Wales).
You can get a free flu vaccine if you:
- are on the shielded list or live with someone who is
- are pregnant
- have certain health conditions like asthma or diabetes (check with your GP)
- you receive a carer’s allowance or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
- you are a frontline health or social care worker (check of this is offered by your employer)
- are over 65 (as well as people who’ll be 65 by 31 March 2021)
- are in a long-stay residential care
Once the flu vaccines are underway, people over the age of 50 will also be offered a free flu jab.
Kids in primary school or Year 7 are also eligible for a free flu vaccine.
Some employers are offering flu jabs to their employees for free. Check with your HR department if this is something they do.
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Your GP or midwife may offer you an appointment at their surgery, and the NHS is contacting people directly about where to go to get the vaccine.
However, you don’t need a referral from your GP or your GP’s permission to get a free flu jab in a pharmacy.
If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, you can pay for a private flu vaccine.
Flu jab cost
For an NHS flu jab, you need to be over 18, but if you choose to get a jab privately, you need to be over 16 (18+ in Northern Ireland).
The cost of a flu jab can vary from place to place – which is strange as it’ll take the same 15 minutes and you’ll be getting the same vaccination.
The best time to get a vaccine is from the beginning of October to early November, but many places offer vaccinations until March to cover the full winter season.
Cheapest flu jab
If you have to pay, the flu jab cost doesn’t need to be something to worry about.
There is high demand this year, so you need to factor in the fee you pay and how long you’d need to wait to get one.
Although you can try for a walk-in appointment, with things being busier, it may be best to book or call ahead, so you don’t waste a trip.
Here are the supermarkets and pharmacies where you can find a cheap flu jab.
You can always check with your local, independent pharmacy as they may be able to offer the vaccine at a good price too.
Asda flu jab cost
You can book a free NHS flu jab with Asda, and they also have private flu jabs available for £8.
You can find your local Asda Pharmacy here, and you can call to book directly with the store.
Many of their pharmacies are open 7 days a week, including late evenings and bank holidays.
Morrisons flu jab cost
A private Morrisons flu jab will cost you £8.
You need to book your flu jab with a Morrisons Pharmacy directly.
Find your local store and their opening hours here.
Day Lewis Pharmacy flu jab
Day Lewis Pharmacy offers the flu jab as a walk-in service.
A private flue jab will cost £12.
It’s best to call your local pharmacy as there are set times and days available for walk-ins.
Tesco flu jab cost
The Tesco flu jab costs £9, but due to high demand, they are not taking any new bookings.
When more stock becomes available, Tesco is offering the flu jab until 31 March 2021.
If you are eligible for a free flu vaccine, you can still book an appointment online.
Boots flu jab cost
The Boots Private Winter Flu Jab service is available for people over the ages of 16 in most Boots pharmacies.
Selected stores also offer the vaccine for children aged 12 to 15. Rather than booking online, you need to call the store to book an appointment for children.
The cost of the flu jab with Boots is £13.99, and you can collect 4 Boots Advantage Card Points for every £1 you spend.
Due to stock levels, Boots is not able to offer any booking for the flu jab at the moment.
Lloyds Pharmacy flu jab cost
Flu vaccines with Lloyds Pharmacy cost £12.99 and are available for anyone over the age of 18.
You’re able to book online or can visit your local pharmacy.
Be sure to call the pharmacy first to avoid a wasted journey, just in case they are out of stock.
Superdrug flu jab cost
Superdrug is offering the flu jab at stores with a pharmacy for £12.99 from 5th October 2020 onwards.
You can walk into your local pharmacy or give them a call to book an appointment, or you can book for a vaccine online.
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