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Flu & Covid Vaccinations
The flu and COVID vaccines are important tools in protecting ourselves and our communities from these illnesses. While they may not provide 100% protection, they can greatly reduce the severity of symptoms and the risk of hospitalisation or death. We provide both NHS flu & Covid vaccines for those who are eligible and private vaccinations for those who are not eligible under the NHS scheme. To book your vaccine see below.
Why should you have the flu and/or covid jab?
It is important to get vaccinated every year as your immunity will gradually decrease and new strains of flu appear which you may not be protected against. This means last years vaccine may not protect you from this year's flu strains. The covid vaccine this autumn is also an updated strain from last year and the spring booster.
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Who is eligible for a free NHS flu or COVID vaccine?
You will be eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine if you are:
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Aged 65 and over
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Aged between 18 and 65 with one or more serious medical conditions outlined here
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Pregnant
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A carer, social care worker or hospice worker - please note not all carer's are eligible for the NHS covid vaccine
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A household contact of an immunocompromised individual - please note you will NOT qualify for the NHS covid vaccine
For a full list of eligible groups click here.​
Book your vaccine:
Sabel Pharmacy - Chiswick
Sabel Chemist - Hendon Brent St
Sabel Chemist - Hendon, Church Road
446 Chiswick High Road,
Chiswick, London, W4 5TT
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
​​Saturday: 9am - 2.30pm
​Sunday: Closed
116 Brent Street,
Hendon, London, NW4 2DT
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 6.30pm
​​Saturday: 10am - 2pm
​​Sunday: 10am - 2pm
9 Church Rd, Hendon, NW4 4EB
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 6.00pm
​​Saturday: Closed
​​Sunday: Closed
Book via the National Booking System - this will open on 23rd September 2024.Click on links below for all our pharmacies
book NHS COVID VACCINE
Private Flu Vaccine - Chiswick
£20.0
Available from 16th September onwards - please don't book an earlier appointment
Private Flu Vaccine -Hendon (Brent Street
£20.0
Available from 16th September onwards - please don't book an earlier appointment
Private Flu Vaccine -
Hendon (Church Road)
£20.0
Available from 16th September onwards - please don't book an earlier appointment
Private COVID Vaccine - Chiswick
Pfizer covid vaccine - £95 per dose
Private COVID Vaccine - Hendon Brent St
Pfizer covid vaccine - £95 per dose
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the flu vaccine protect me?
The flu vaccine will provide protection for you for the upcoming flu season. People eligible for flu vaccination should have the vaccine each year.
If I had the flu vaccine last year, do I need it again now?
Yes. The viruses that cause flu can change every year, which means the flu (and the vaccine) this winter may be different from last winter.
Can the flu vaccine give me the flu?
No. The vaccine does not contain any live viruses, so it cannot cause flu. You may get a slight temperature and aching muscles for a couple of days afterwards, and your arm may feel a bit sore where you had the injection. Other reactions are rare, and flu vaccines have a good safety record.
If I am not eligible for a free flu jab, can I still get one?
Adults who are not eligible for a flu vaccine on the NHS can pay for a flu vaccine privately.
Does this protect me from COVID-19?
No, this is not a vaccine for COVID-19, it will only protect you from harmful strains of the flu.
Do I need to book?
We do accept walk-in appointments, however, you can also book to guarantee a time slot. We allow walk-in appointments between 10 am-1 pm and 2 pm-5 pm. You may have to wait a few minutes.
How effective is it?
As with any other vaccine, the flu jab isn't 100% effective but it can protect you from common strains of the flu, as well as preventing serious illness and helps protect others, particularly vulnerable people who may not be able to get the vaccine.
How quickly does it take to work?
It will usually take between two and three weeks for you to be protected after having the vaccine.