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When should I get my flu vaccine?

Information for adults eligible for a flu vaccine on the NHS.

Please read the poster below:

Self-swabbing programme for Royal College of General Practitioners for patients with respiratory symptoms

December 2025 to March 2026

If you have experienced respiratory symptoms i.e. cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath within the last 7 days you may be eligible to request a self-swab kit.

Take-A-Test Self Swab to receive your test results by text message, typically within a week of the sample being received at the lab.