This year the flu vaccine is being offered on the NHS to: Frontline health and social care workers Children aged 2 to 11 years old Pregnant women Members of a shielding household Adults aged 65 and older People receiving a carer’s allowance, or the main carer for an elderly or disabled Person whose welfare may be at risk if their carer falls ill It is also being offered to those with the following long-term health conditions: A heart problem Bronchitis, emphysema or severe asthma Kidney disease Lowered immunity due to disease or treatment, such as steroid medication or Cancer treatment Liver disease History of stroke or a transient ischaemic attack Diabetes A neurological condition (multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy) A learning disability Being seriously overweight (BMI of 40 and above)