Friendly Local Flu Vaccination Service
Protect Yourself This Flu Season
Walk in Today. Get Protected in Minutes.
NHS & Private Vaccinations | No Appointment Needed
Walk in Today. Get Protected in Minutes.
NHS & Private Vaccinations | No Appointment Needed
Whether you're eligible for a free NHS jab or need a private vaccination, we're here to help.
You may be eligible for a free vaccination funded by the NHS. Key eligible groups include:
Not eligible for an NHS jab? Protect yourself, your family, and your colleagues this winter.
Available for everyone for only
£14.99
Not sure if you're eligible?
Our pharmacists will check your eligibility during your consultation
Available to everyone - No eligibility requirements
Stay healthy throughout flu season
Keep vulnerable loved ones safe
Reduce workplace sickness
Help prevent spread of flu
Competitive pricing with professional service
Protect yourself and your loved ones with our flu vaccination service, available from September through March.
Get comprehensive protection against seasonal flu strains with our NHS and private vaccination options.
Walk-in service with no appointment needed. Get vaccinated in just 15 minutes at your nearest branch.
Administered by fully trained and GPhC registered pharmacists you can trust.
A simple, quick, and professional vaccination process
Brief discussion with our pharmacist to check eligibility and answer any questions.
We'll provide information about the vaccine and address any concerns you may have.
Quick and painless administration by our trained healthcare professional.
Here's what people are saying about our flu jab service.
"So quick and convenient. I walked into the Johnstone branch on my lunch break and was in and out in less than 15 minutes. No appointment needed, no fuss. Highly recommend!"
Sarah M.
Verified Customer
"The pharmacist at the Finnieston branch was so professional and reassuring. I'm usually nervous about needles, but they were brilliant and answered all my questions about the vaccine. It was painless."
David L.
Verified Customer
"Took my young son for his nasal spray vaccine at the Bearsden pharmacy. The staff were fantastic with him, making it a stress-free experience for us both. It’s great knowing the whole family is protected."
Emily R.
Verified Customer
Your safety is our top priority
Flu vaccines have an excellent safety record in the UK. The vaccines are updated annually based on WHO recommendations to protect against the most common strains.
Most side effects are mild and short-lived, lasting only a day or two:
Based on early data from UKHSA for the 2025/26 season, the vaccine is providing strong protection. It is shown to be 70-75% effective at preventing hospitalisation in children and 30-40% effective in adults, even against the new dominant flu subclade.
You need a flu vaccine every year for two main reasons. Firstly, protection from the vaccine gradually decreases over time. Secondly, flu viruses are constantly changing (a process called 'antigenic drift'), so the vaccine is updated each season to protect against the most recent circulating strains.
You can get a free NHS flu vaccine if you are aged 65 or over, pregnant, a frontline health or social care worker, a main carer for an older or disabled person, or have certain long-term health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, or heart, kidney, and liver disease).
Yes, absolutely. The flu vaccine is strongly recommended at any stage of pregnancy. It helps protect both you from serious complications and your baby for the first few months of their life, reducing risks of premature birth or low birth weight associated with flu infection.
The nasal spray is a quick, painless, and effective way to vaccinate children aged 2 to 17. It contains a weakened version of the flu virus that cannot cause flu but helps build strong immunity. Children with certain conditions, like severe asthma or a severely weakened immune system, may be offered an injected vaccine instead.
Yes, you can still have the flu vaccine if you have a mild illness like a common cold without a fever. However, if you have a high temperature, it is best to wait until you have recovered before getting your jab.
No. The injected flu vaccine given to adults does not contain any live viruses, so it cannot cause flu. You might experience mild, short-lived side effects like a sore arm or slight muscle aches, which is a sign your immune system is responding to the vaccine.
It takes up to 14 days for your body to build full protection against the flu after vaccination. This is why it's best to get vaccinated in the autumn, before flu starts to circulate widely in the community.
Understanding influenza and why vaccination matters
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe illness and complications, especially in vulnerable groups.
Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, fatigue. Can lead to pneumonia and hospitalisation in severe cases.
Adults over 65, pregnant women, children, and people with chronic health conditions are most vulnerable.
Through droplets when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk. Can also spread by touching contaminated surfaces.
Annual vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu. Also, wash hands regularly and avoid contact with sick people.
When you get vaccinated, you protect not just yourself but also vulnerable people around you through community immunity.