Flu Vaccination Rate in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Real UKHSA flu vaccine uptake for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB, 2024–25 season.
What is the flu vaccination rate in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?
In the 2024–25 flu season, 76.5% of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB received a flu vaccine — 94,375 of 123,365 eligible patients — above the England figure of 74.9% and the WHO 75% target, per UKHSA. Gera re-dates this seasonally.
| Eligible group | Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin | England | WHO target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and over | 76.5% | 74.9% | 75% |
| Under 65 in a clinical risk group | 42.2% | 40.0% | — |
| Pregnant women | 44.2% | 35.0% | — |
| Eligible over-65s vaccinated | 94,375 | of 123,365 | — |
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How Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin compares
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s over-65 flu uptake of 76.5% is +1.6 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 Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: frequently asked questions
- What is the flu vaccination rate in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?
- In the 2024–25 flu season, 76.5% of patients aged 65 and over registered with a GP in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB received a flu vaccine — that is 94,375 of 123,365 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 Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin compare to the rest of England?
- Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin recorded 76.5% flu uptake among over-65s, above the England average of 74.9%. Uptake among under-65s in a clinical risk group was 42.2% and among pregnant women 44.2%. Its Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu) is 23.5 out of 100 — higher means a wider gap. Source: UKHSA, 2024–25 flu season.
- Where can I get a flu vaccine near Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?
- If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu jab in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, 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 Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Over-65 flu uptake in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is 76.5%, 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).