National Flu Immunisation Programme 2025 to 2026

NHSE, DHSC and UKHSA have provided guidance for the 2025/26 flu vaccination programme see the attached letter.

The tripartite letter sets out who is eligible for a flu vaccine in autumn/winter 2025/26, which adult and child vaccines will be reimbursed and the timing of the programme to allow providers to plan for a successful vaccination campaign.

The eligible cohorts and the timing of the 2025/26 flu vaccination programme remain the same as the 2024/25 season. All flu vaccines recommended for 2025/26 are now trivalent formulations in line with JCVI advice, and aTIV (previously aQIV) is now licensed from 50 years and over.

Providers are asked to ensure that sufficient volumes of 1st line adult vaccines are ordered to meet anticipated demand and to start planning early to ensure successful delivery of the programme with the aim of improving uptake.

The autumn/winter 2025/26 flu and COVID-19 system letter will be published later in the year which will confirm the start date and alignment of the programmes.