Flu Vaccination Rate in Somerset
Real UKHSA flu vaccine uptake for Somerset ICB, 2024–25 season.
What is the flu vaccination rate in Somerset?
In the 2024–25 flu season, 79.0% of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over in Somerset ICB received a flu vaccine — 120,469 of 152,429 eligible patients — above the England figure of 74.9% and the WHO 75% target, per UKHSA. Gera re-dates this seasonally.
| Eligible group | Somerset | England | WHO target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and over | 79.0% | 74.9% | 75% |
| Under 65 in a clinical risk group | 46.6% | 40.0% | — |
| Pregnant women | 40.8% | 35.0% | — |
| Eligible over-65s vaccinated | 120,469 | of 152,429 | — |
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How Somerset compares
Somerset’s over-65 flu uptake of 79.0% is +4.1 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 Somerset: frequently asked questions
- What is the flu vaccination rate in Somerset?
- In the 2024–25 flu season, 79.0% of patients aged 65 and over registered with a GP in Somerset ICB received a flu vaccine — that is 120,469 of 152,429 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 Somerset compare to the rest of England?
- Somerset recorded 79.0% flu uptake among over-65s, above the England average of 74.9%. Uptake among under-65s in a clinical risk group was 46.6% and among pregnant women 40.8%. Its Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu) is 21 out of 100 — higher means a wider gap. Source: UKHSA, 2024–25 flu season.
- Where can I get a flu vaccine near Somerset?
- If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu jab in Somerset, 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 Somerset
Over-65 flu uptake in Somerset is 79.0%, 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).