💉 Flu Vaccinations 2026/27 – Eligibility, Clinics & Children’s Flu Vaccine
đź’‰ Flu vaccination programme 2026/27
Flu vaccination will be available for eligible patients.
Full flu clinic dates will be added to this page as soon as they are available. Please check back regularly for updates.
There are cases of flu every winter. It is very important to get your flu vaccine every year if you are eligible.
Flu vaccines are quick and very safe, and could prevent weeks of serious illness.
The flu vaccine is one of the best ways to help protect against catching and spreading flu. Protection starts around two weeks after having the vaccine.
👩‍⚕️ Flu vaccination for adults and eligible patients
Information about eligibility, protection and the vaccination programme.
Why flu vaccination matters
- Flu can make some people seriously unwell.
- The flu virus changes, so the vaccine is updated each year.
- You may still catch flu after vaccination, but your symptoms are likely to be milder.
- The flu vaccine does not give you flu.
- Getting vaccinated can help protect you and reduce the spread of flu to others.
Who should have the flu vaccine?
The flu vaccine is offered to eligible people each year. This may include older adults, people with certain long-term health conditions, pregnant women, carers, healthcare workers and eligible children.
Eligible patients should have their flu vaccination every year.
Check flu vaccine eligibility with Public Health Walesđź“… Flu clinic dates
Full flu clinic dates will be added here once they are available.
Please check this page regularly for the latest information.
👧🧒 Flu vaccination for children & young people
Information about the children’s flu programme and nasal spray vaccine.
Flu can be very serious for children and young people.
This autumn, children and young people may be offered a nasal spray flu vaccine to help protect them from flu.
The nasal spray is quick, painless and helps reduce the risk of serious illness.
Who may be offered the children’s flu vaccine?
This autumn, flu vaccination may be offered to:
- children aged 2 or 3 years old, based on their age on 31 August
- children from reception class age to school year 11
- children and young people with some long-term health conditions
- young carers
Some children may have the flu vaccine by injection instead of nasal spray if this is more suitable for them.
Children aged 2 and 3 years old
If your child is 2 or 3 years old, they may be able to have a painless nasal spray flu vaccine.
Please complete the 2 to 3 years Fluenz parent and guardian survey below.
View the 2 to 3 years Fluenz survey
🏫 School-aged children
Children from reception class age to school year 11 may be offered a nasal spray flu vaccine.
The school or immunisation team will usually provide information about how to give consent.
Please return any consent forms as soon as possible so your child does not miss out.
Why vaccination is important for children
Flu is not just a bad cold. It can cause very serious illness, even in healthy children.
The flu vaccine helps prepare the immune system to fight the virus, reducing the risk of serious illness and complications.
Flu viruses change each year, so the flu vaccine is offered every year to give the best protection.
Getting vaccinated can also help protect family, friends and the wider community.
âť“ Common questions about the nasal spray vaccine
Can the nasal spray vaccine give my child flu?
No. The nasal spray vaccine cannot give your child flu.
It contains a weakened virus, which may cause a runny nose or a slight temperature for a day or so afterwards.
Does my child need the vaccine if they had it last year?
Yes. Flu viruses change each year, so the vaccine also changes.
This is why the flu vaccine is offered every year to give the best protection.
What if my child sneezes after having the nasal spray?
Sneezing afterwards will not affect the body’s response to the vaccine.
What if my child is afraid of needles?
Many people are afraid of needles. Please tell the nurse if your child is worried.
- help your child get comfortable
- talk about their worries
- encourage deep breaths
- bring something they like, such as a book, toy, music or film
Porcine gelatine
The nasal spray flu vaccine contains porcine gelatine.
If you do not want your child to have a vaccine containing porcine gelatine, they may be able to have the flu vaccine by injection instead.
Please contact the surgery to discuss this so your child does not miss out.
Vaccines and porcine gelatine information📚 Children’s flu vaccine information
The resources below include further information about flu vaccination for children and young people, including Welsh language and Easy Read information.
Nasal spray vaccine
Fear of needles
đź“ž Contact the surgery
If you need to speak to the practice about flu vaccination, please contact your usual surgery.
Killay Surgery
Goetre Fawr Road
Killay
Swansea
SA2 7QP
Telephone: 01792 201181
Sketty Surgery
De La Beche Road
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 9EA
Telephone: 01792 206862
đź”— Further information
Public Health Wales has further information about flu vaccination, including eligibility, side effects and vaccination for children and young people.
If you have questions about your child’s flu vaccine, you can also speak to your health visitor, GP, practice nurse or immunisation team.