Flu Vaccination Rate in Hertfordshire and West Essex
Real UKHSA flu vaccine uptake for Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB, 2024–25 season.
What is the flu vaccination rate in Hertfordshire and West Essex?
In the 2024–25 flu season, 75.7% of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over in Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB received a flu vaccine — 219,025 of 289,327 eligible patients — above the England figure of 74.9% and the WHO 75% target, per UKHSA. Gera re-dates this seasonally.
| Eligible group | Hertfordshire and West Essex | England | WHO target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and over | 75.7% | 74.9% | 75% |
| Under 65 in a clinical risk group | 41.1% | 40.0% | — |
| Pregnant women | 33.8% | 35.0% | — |
| Eligible over-65s vaccinated | 219,025 | of 289,327 | — |
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Flu uptake, aged 65+ in Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB
75.7%
England: 74.9% · WHO 75% flu target. At or above the target.
Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu): 24.3 / 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 Hertfordshire and West Essex compares
Hertfordshire and West Essex’s over-65 flu uptake of 75.7% is +0.8 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 Hertfordshire and West Essex: frequently asked questions
- What is the flu vaccination rate in Hertfordshire and West Essex?
- In the 2024–25 flu season, 75.7% of patients aged 65 and over registered with a GP in Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB received a flu vaccine — that is 219,025 of 289,327 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 Hertfordshire and West Essex compare to the rest of England?
- Hertfordshire and West Essex recorded 75.7% flu uptake among over-65s, above the England average of 74.9%. Uptake among under-65s in a clinical risk group was 41.1% and among pregnant women 33.8%. Its Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu) is 24.3 out of 100 — higher means a wider gap. Source: UKHSA, 2024–25 flu season.
- Where can I get a flu vaccine near Hertfordshire and West Essex?
- If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu jab in Hertfordshire and West Essex, 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 Hertfordshire and West Essex
Over-65 flu uptake in Hertfordshire and West Essex is 75.7%, 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).