With flu season expected to be particularly active this year, taking early action to protect your health is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of illness. One of the simplest and most reliable ways to do this is by getting a flu vaccination at your local pharmacy.

At Green Street Pharmacy in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, we provide NHS and private flu vaccination services that are quick, safe, and easily accessible. If you are searching for a pharmacy flu vaccination near you, our experienced pharmacists are available to provide professional advice and personalised care

throughout the winter flu season.

pneumonia, or hospitalisation.

Even people who consider themselves generally healthy can catch the flu and pass it on to others without realising it. The risk of unknowingly passing the virus to others is why flu vaccination is essential for protecting individuals, families, and the wider community. A flu jab helps your immune system recognise and fight the virus, reducing your chances of becoming seriously unwell and lowering the spread of flu during the peak winter months. Choosing a local pharmacy flu jab also helps protect those around you.

These groups include:

• Adults aged 65 and over.

• Pregnant women.

People with long-term health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or weakened immune systems.

• Children aged 2–17 years (eligible for the nasal spray vaccine).

• Frontline healthcare workers and carers.

• People living with or caring for someone who is clinically vulnerable.

At Green Street Pharmacy in Teynham and Sittingbourne, our pharmacists can assess your eligibility for a free NHS flu vaccination or advise you on private flu jab options if you do not qualify for NHS funding.

The flu jab helps your immune system recognise and fight the most common flu strains circulating this season. While no vaccine offers 100% protection, having a flu vaccination significantly lowers your chance of catching the flu or developing severe symptoms.

For older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with long-term health conditions, flu can cause serious complications such as chest infections, pneumonia, or the need for hospital treatment. Flu vaccination reduces the likelihood of these outcomes and supports safer winter health.

Even if you feel healthy, you can still carry and spread the flu virus. By getting vaccinated, you reduce the risk of passing the flu to vulnerable individuals such as elderly relatives, young children, or people with weakened immune systems.

Flu can result in days or even weeks off work, school, or daily responsibilities. A local pharmacy flu vaccination helps reduce the chance of illness-related disruption, allowing you to maintain your routine throughout the winter months.

Widespread flu vaccination helps limit the overall spread of the virus within the community. This collective protection is especially important during winter when healthcare services are under increased pressure.

Flu vaccines undergo rigorous testing and are updated each year to protect against the most common and relevant flu strains. When given by trained pharmacists in accordance with NHS safety standards, the flu jab provides safe and reliable protection.

From eligibility checks to aftercare guidance, you’ll receive clear, reliable information that helps you understand what to expect before and after your NHS or private flu vaccination.

You can visit us as a walk-in or book your flu vaccination in advance, giving you flexibility and control over when you receive your protection.

By choosing a pharmacy-led flu vaccination service, you are actively helping to strengthen community immunity and limit the local spread of flu.

Book your flu jab at Green Street Pharmacy today and stay protected throughout the flu season.