Flu Jab in Holborn — Private Winter Flu Vaccination from £18.99
Ways Pharmacy runs a seasonal private flu vaccination service at our GPhC-registered pharmacy (premises number 9012227) at 77 Southampton Row, Holborn WC1 — around two minutes' walk from the British Museum, near Holborn station. Flu jabs are administered by GPhC-registered pharmacists under a Patient Group Direction, as a single 0.5 ml injection into the upper arm.
2026/27 season: bookings are open now. Cell-based vaccine appointments start from mid-October 2026 and Vaxigrip appointments from November 2026, when supplier deliveries arrive. Reserve your slot on the flu jab service page, or call 020 8106 7084. More vaccination services are listed in our vaccination collection.
Flu jab prices (2026/27 season)
| Vaccine option | Suitable for | Available from | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell-based trivalent influenza vaccine (IIVc) — egg-free | Adults 18+, including 65 and over | Mid-October 2026 | £29.99 |
| Vaxigrip — egg-cultured inactivated influenza vaccine (IIVe) | Adults 18–64 and pregnant women | November 2026 | £18.99 |
All flu vaccines marketed in the UK for 2026/27 are trivalent and are made to the strain composition recommended by the World Health Organization in February 2026. Both vaccine options above are given as a single dose.
NHS-eligible patients — aged 65 and over, pregnant, in a clinical risk group, carers, or frontline health and social care workers — are vaccinated free of charge once eligibility is confirmed in store. If you have already paid privately and are NHS-eligible, the private payment is refunded.
Why choose Ways Pharmacy
- Private flu jab from £18.99, with an egg-free cell-based vaccine option also available
- Cell-based vaccine suitable for adults aged 65 and over, in line with JCVI advice for the 2026/27 season
- Free NHS flu vaccination for eligible groups, confirmed in store — private payments refunded where NHS eligibility applies
- GPhC-registered pharmacy (premises 9012227); vaccinations given by registered pharmacists under a Patient Group Direction
- Walk in during clinic hours or call to book — two minutes from the British Museum
- Service available in English and Chinese (中英文服务)
How it works
- Reserve now — choose your vaccine and pay online via the flu jab service page. We will confirm your appointment once stock arrives (cell-based from mid-October 2026, Vaxigrip from November 2026).
- Prefer a set time? Call 020 8106 7084 (phone line Monday to Friday, 10:00am–4:00pm) to book an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm once stock has arrived.
- At your visit, the pharmacist checks suitability and gives the injection. Protection typically builds over the 2–3 weeks after vaccination.
Frequently asked questions
When is the flu jab available?
The 2026/27 flu season runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. At Ways Pharmacy, cell-based vaccine appointments start from mid-October 2026 and Vaxigrip appointments from November 2026, following supplier delivery dates. You can book and pay now to reserve your place.
Which flu vaccine should I choose?
If you are aged 65 or over, have an egg allergy, or want the earliest appointment, choose the cell-based vaccine (£29.99, from mid-October). If you are a healthy adult aged 18 to 64 and can wait until November, Vaxigrip (£18.99) is the lower-cost option. Both are single-dose trivalent vaccines made to the same WHO-recommended strains.
Who can have the private flu jab?
Adults aged 18 and over. The cell-based vaccine can be given to adults of any age including 65 and over; Vaxigrip is for adults aged 18 to 64 and pregnant women, and is not advised for people aged 65 and over. The pharmacist confirms suitability before vaccination.
Can I have my flu jab free on the NHS?
Yes, if you are aged 65 or over, pregnant, in a clinical risk group, a carer, or a frontline health or social care worker. Eligibility is confirmed in store — and if you have already paid privately, your payment is refunded.
I have an egg allergy — can I still have a flu jab?
Yes. The cell-based trivalent vaccine is egg-free, and egg allergy is usually not a contraindication to Vaxigrip either. Tell the pharmacist about any allergies before your jab.
Who should not have the flu jab?
Anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction to a previous flu vaccine or to any of its ingredients should not be vaccinated. If you have a fever on the day, vaccination is postponed until you are well.
How quickly does the flu jab work?
Protection typically develops over the 2–3 weeks following vaccination. A flu jab is recommended every year, as circulating strains change each season — all three strains changed for 2026/27.
Ways Pharmacy
77 Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B 4ET
Telephone: 020 8106 7084
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm, closed Saturday and Sunday
Around 2 minutes' walk from the British Museum, near Holborn station
GPhC-registered pharmacy premises: 9012227 · About Ways Pharmacy
