Flu & COVID-19 Vaccinations at Earls Barton Pharmacy
Protect yourself and your loved ones with quick, safe, and convenient NHS and private vaccination services.
- NHS & private vaccinations available
- Quick appointments with minimal waiting
- Vaccinations provided by trained pharmacists
- No GP appointment needed for eligible patients
- Convenient local service
NHS Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Service
You may be eligible for free NHS flu and/or COVID-19 vaccinations if you are considered at higher risk of serious illness. Eligibility is based on current NHS guidance and may include:
- Adults aged 65 years and over
- Pregnant women (flu vaccine)
- People with certain long-term health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or weakened immune systems
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Carers and frontline health and social care workers
Eligibility criteria may change: NHS eligibility criteria can change each vaccination season based on the latest NHS guidance. Please check with our pharmacy team to confirm whether you are currently eligible for an NHS flu or COVID-19 vaccination.
Our NHS vaccination service includes:
- NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible patients
- Eligibility assessment in line with current NHS guidance
- Vaccinations administered by trained pharmacists
- Private consultation room for your comfort and privacy
- Aftercare advice following your vaccination
The free flu jab UK programme runs every autumn and winter for people at higher risk, and eligible people can get their NHS COVID vaccine at a pharmacy like ours. Looking for a flu jab in Northampton? Our pharmacy in Earls Barton is close by. If you don’t qualify, you can book a private flu jab or private COVID vaccine, and read our guide on when to get your flu jab.
How It Works
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Book Your Appointment
Book online, by phone, or visit the pharmacy to arrange your NHS vaccination appointment.
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Attend Your Appointment
Our pharmacist will confirm your NHS eligibility and answer any questions before vaccination.
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Receive Your Vaccination
Your vaccine will be administered safely by a trained pharmacist in a private consultation room.
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Aftercare & NHS Record
We’ll provide aftercare advice and, where applicable, update your NHS vaccination record.
Have a Question About Your Vaccinations?
Our pharmacy team is happy to help with vaccine advice, eligibility questions, and appointment bookings.
Book Your Flu & COVID-19 Vaccinations
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Why Get Vaccinated?
Getting vaccinated can help reduce your risk of serious illness and protect those around you during flu and COVID-19 season.
Flu Vaccination Benefits
- Helps reduce the risk of catching seasonal flu
- Lowers the chance of severe illness and complications
- Helps protect vulnerable family members and the wider community
- Recommended annually as flu viruses change each year
COVID-19 Vaccination Benefits
- Helps reduce the risk of serious COVID-19 illness
- Supports protection against current circulating variants
- Lowers the risk of hospitalisation and complications
- Helps protect vulnerable individuals and loved ones
Our pharmacists can also advise you on current NHS eligibility and booster doses. Like all vaccines, flu and COVID-19 vaccines may cause mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site, tiredness, headache, or a mild fever. These side effects are usually short-lived and resolve within a few days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are aged 12 or over, you may be eligible for a private COVID-19 vaccination. Whether you require an initial course or a booster dose, our trained pharmacists can help you stay protected with safe and convenient vaccination services.
No. You can book directly with our pharmacy without needing a GP referral.
Yes. We offer private COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible individuals. Please contact the pharmacy for current availability and pricing.
Vaccine availability may vary. Please contact the pharmacy for the latest information on the vaccines currently available.
Walk-in availability may be offered, but we recommend booking in advance to avoid waiting times.
Yes. Both vaccines are clinically approved, widely used, and considered safe for eligible patients.
In many cases, yes. Our pharmacy team will advise whether both vaccines can be given during the same visit.
Appointments are usually quick and typically take around 10–20 minutes, including consultation and aftercare advice.
Yes. Your vaccination will be recorded in your NHS medical record where applicable.
Mild side effects may include arm soreness, tiredness, headache, or a mild temperature, which usually resolve quickly.
Yes. The flu vaccine is safe and recommended during pregnancy. COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will depend on current NHS guidance.
No. The vaccines cannot give you flu or COVID-19. They help your immune system build protection safely.
Protect Yourself Against Flu & COVID-19
Book your flu or COVID-19 vaccination today with Earls Barton Pharmacy for safe, fast, and professional care.
