Flu Vaccination Service

Community pharmacy has been providing flu vaccinations under a nationally commissioned service since September 2015.

Further information can be found via: Flu Vaccination Service – Community Pharmacy England (cpe.org.uk)


Key Documents - (2025/26)

The following key documents have now been published for the for the 2025/26 Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service.

Please read these documents before providing the service.

Annual flu letter for 2025/26

There are no changes to eligibility criteria. Similarly to the previous Flu season, pregnant women can be vaccinated from 1st September 2025, with other adult cohorts to begin from October 2025. The exact date is yet to be published. Further information can be found via the letter above.

Vaccination Training

CPGM Healthcare Ltd (CHL) and GM Healthcare Academy have arranged for training sessions provided by Allied Health.

You can book these sessions via their website:
https://ahtraining.co.uk/product/vaccination-training

Virtual Outcomes – FREE new Flu module

All Community Pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester can access a wide range of FREE online training courses via VirtualOutcomes. View the latest Flu module

Resources

Pharmoutcomes guide for flu season

Pharmoutcomes have published information about features to streamline service delivery