Flu Vaccination Rate in Black Country
Real UKHSA flu vaccine uptake for Black Country ICB, 2024–25 season.
What is the flu vaccination rate in Black Country?
In the 2024–25 flu season, 68.1% of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over in Black Country ICB received a flu vaccine — 151,339 of 222,325 eligible patients — below the England figure of 74.9% and the WHO 75% target, per UKHSA. Gera re-dates this seasonally.
| Eligible group | Black Country | England | WHO target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and over | 68.1% | 74.9% | 75% |
| Under 65 in a clinical risk group | 35.0% | 40.0% | — |
| Pregnant women | 27.3% | 35.0% | — |
| Eligible over-65s vaccinated | 151,339 | of 222,325 | — |
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See real local uptake for your profile vs the WHO target and the England figure.
Flu uptake, aged 65+ in Black Country ICB
68.1%
England: 74.9% · WHO 75% flu target. That is 6.9 percentage points below target — a measurable immunity gap.
Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu): 31.9 / 100
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Flu data: UKHSA GP-patient flu uptake, 2024–25 season (42 ICBs). Childhood data: NHS England / UKHSA COVER, 2023–24 (149 local authorities). See the flu hub and childhood hub.
How Black Country compares
Black Country’s over-65 flu uptake of 68.1% is -6.8 percentage points vs the England average of 74.9%. Highest-uptake ICBs nationally: Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (81.3%), Gloucestershire (80.8%), Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (80.2%), Dorset (79.4%), Derby and Derbyshire (79.2%).
See all 42 ICBs and the national picture · Gera Immunity Gap Score methodology
Flu vaccination in Black Country: frequently asked questions
- What is the flu vaccination rate in Black Country?
- In the 2024–25 flu season, 68.1% of patients aged 65 and over registered with a GP in Black Country ICB received a flu vaccine — that is 151,339 of 222,325 eligible patients. The England average for over-65s was 74.9% and the WHO target is 75%. Source: UKHSA flu uptake in GP patients, 2024–25 flu season (OGL v3.0).
- How does flu uptake in Black Country compare to the rest of England?
- Black Country recorded 68.1% flu uptake among over-65s, below the England average of 74.9%. Uptake among under-65s in a clinical risk group was 35.0% and among pregnant women 27.3%. Its Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu) is 31.9 out of 100 — higher means a wider gap. Source: UKHSA, 2024–25 flu season.
- Where can I get a flu vaccine near Black Country?
- If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu jab in Black Country, a GeraClinic clinician can assess your eligibility and arrange a private flu vaccination nationwide, including in your area. For a 999 emergency always call 999.
Get a flu vaccination in Black Country
Over-65 flu uptake in Black Country is 68.1%, vs a WHO 75% target. If you are not eligible for a free NHS jab, a GeraClinic clinician can assess your eligibility and arrange a private flu vaccination nationwide.
Contains public sector information published by UK Health Security Agency and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UKHSA — Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in GP patients in England, winter season 2024 to 2025 (2024–25 flu season (1 Sep 2024 – 28 Feb 2025), published 22 May 2025).