Flu Vaccination Rate in Cheshire and Merseyside
Real UKHSA flu vaccine uptake for Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, 2024–25 season.
What is the flu vaccination rate in Cheshire and Merseyside?
In the 2024–25 flu season, 74.7% of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over in Cheshire and Merseyside ICB received a flu vaccine — 412,741 of 552,451 eligible patients — below the England figure of 74.9% and the WHO 75% target, per UKHSA. Gera re-dates this seasonally.
| Eligible group | Cheshire and Merseyside | England | WHO target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and over | 74.7% | 74.9% | 75% |
| Under 65 in a clinical risk group | 40.0% | 40.0% | — |
| Pregnant women | 33.9% | 35.0% | — |
| Eligible over-65s vaccinated | 412,741 | of 552,451 | — |
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How Cheshire and Merseyside compares
Cheshire and Merseyside’s over-65 flu uptake of 74.7% is -0.2 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%).
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Flu vaccination in Cheshire and Merseyside: frequently asked questions
- What is the flu vaccination rate in Cheshire and Merseyside?
- In the 2024–25 flu season, 74.7% of patients aged 65 and over registered with a GP in Cheshire and Merseyside ICB received a flu vaccine — that is 412,741 of 552,451 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 Cheshire and Merseyside compare to the rest of England?
- Cheshire and Merseyside recorded 74.7% flu uptake among over-65s, below the England average of 74.9%. Uptake among under-65s in a clinical risk group was 40.0% and among pregnant women 33.9%. Its Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu) is 25.3 out of 100 — higher means a wider gap. Source: UKHSA, 2024–25 flu season.
- Where can I get a flu vaccine near Cheshire and Merseyside?
- If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu jab in Cheshire and Merseyside, 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 Cheshire and Merseyside
Over-65 flu uptake in Cheshire and Merseyside is 74.7%, 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).