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Flu Vaccine (Seasonal Influenza) in London

Get your annual flu jab at Holborn Clinic — no GP appointment, no waiting list. Walk in during flu season (September–March) or book online.

Starting from

£39

Annual flu vaccine protecting against the strains most likely to circulate this season. Available every autumn — no GP appointment needed.

Price

£39 per dose

Doses

1 (annual)

Protection

1 flu season

Appointment

~10 minutes

Overview

Seasonal influenza (flu) is a viral respiratory infection that causes annual epidemics in the UK and worldwide. While most healthy adults recover within 1–2 weeks, flu can cause serious illness — particularly in older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions. At Holborn Clinic, we offer the seasonal flu vaccine privately from September through March each year. No GP referral or appointment needed — book online or call ahead.

Holborn Travel Clinic is inside Boutalls Pharmacy at 60 Lamb's Conduit Street, London WC1N 3LW, minutes from Holborn and Russell Square stations.

Who Needs This Vaccine?

  • Everyone who wants to reduce their risk of flu — the vaccine is the single most effective prevention measure.
  • Adults aged 65 and over, pregnant women, and those with long-term health conditions are eligible for free NHS flu vaccination — but GP waiting times can be long.
  • Healthcare workers and carers who want to protect vulnerable patients and family members.
  • Travellers — flu circulates year-round in tropical regions and during winter in the southern hemisphere (April–September).
  • Anyone who simply wants to avoid being ill during the winter months.

What to Expect

  • A single injection in the upper arm. The appointment takes approximately 5–10 minutes.
  • The vaccine is reformulated each year to match the strains expected to circulate.
  • Protection builds over approximately 2 weeks after vaccination.
  • Available at Holborn Clinic from September through to March each year.

Side Effects

  • Very common: mild soreness at the injection site for 1–2 days.
  • Common: mild fever, headache, or aching muscles for 24–48 hours.
  • The injectable flu vaccine cannot give you flu — it contains inactivated virus.
Vaccines

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Other vaccines available at our London clinic. Your pharmacist will confirm what you need for your trip.

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Enquiries

Flu Vaccine (Seasonal Influenza) FAQ’s

If you are aged 65+, pregnant, have a long-term health condition, or are a frontline healthcare worker, you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine. However, GP and pharmacy waiting times can be long at the start of season. At Holborn Clinic, we offer flu vaccination privately with immediate availability.

Ready to Book?

Same day appointments available. Call ahead to book. No consultation fees.

Book an AppointmentCall 0207 405 1039