Flu Vaccination Rate in Greater Manchester
Real UKHSA flu vaccine uptake for Greater Manchester ICB, 2024–25 season.
What is the flu vaccination rate in Greater Manchester?
In the 2024–25 flu season, 72.4% of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over in Greater Manchester ICB received a flu vaccine — 361,235 of 499,061 eligible patients — below the England figure of 74.9% and the WHO 75% target, per UKHSA. Gera re-dates this seasonally.
| Eligible group | Greater Manchester | England | WHO target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and over | 72.4% | 74.9% | 75% |
| Under 65 in a clinical risk group | 38.2% | 40.0% | — |
| Pregnant women | 33.4% | 35.0% | — |
| Eligible over-65s vaccinated | 361,235 | of 499,061 | — |
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Flu uptake, aged 65+ in Greater Manchester ICB
72.4%
England: 74.9% · WHO 75% flu target. That is 2.6 percentage points below target — a measurable immunity gap.
Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu): 27.6 / 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 Greater Manchester compares
Greater Manchester’s over-65 flu uptake of 72.4% is -2.5 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 Greater Manchester: frequently asked questions
- What is the flu vaccination rate in Greater Manchester?
- In the 2024–25 flu season, 72.4% of patients aged 65 and over registered with a GP in Greater Manchester ICB received a flu vaccine — that is 361,235 of 499,061 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 Greater Manchester compare to the rest of England?
- Greater Manchester recorded 72.4% flu uptake among over-65s, below the England average of 74.9%. Uptake among under-65s in a clinical risk group was 38.2% and among pregnant women 33.4%. Its Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu) is 27.6 out of 100 — higher means a wider gap. Source: UKHSA, 2024–25 flu season.
- Where can I get a flu vaccine near Greater Manchester?
- If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu jab in Greater Manchester, 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 Greater Manchester
Over-65 flu uptake in Greater Manchester is 72.4%, 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).