There has been one change to the advice for adult flu vaccines for 2025/26 recommended by JCVI as the adjuvanted influenza vaccine (aTIV) is now licensed from age 50 years and over.
There are no changes to eligible cohorts. Vaccination should commence from October 2025 and as many as possible should be completed by November 2025 to ensure eligible patients are protected as early in the winter season as possible.
Exceptions to this start date (depending on availability) include pregnant women, children’s programme and a small number of adults e.g. those starting immunosuppressant treatment - these groups should be vaccinated from 1st September 2025.