Flu Vaccination Rate in Sussex
Real UKHSA flu vaccine uptake for Sussex ICB, 2024–25 season.
What is the flu vaccination rate in Sussex?
In the 2024–25 flu season, 77.1% of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over in Sussex ICB received a flu vaccine — 316,088 of 410,174 eligible patients — above the England figure of 74.9% and the WHO 75% target, per UKHSA. Gera re-dates this seasonally.
| Eligible group | Sussex | England | WHO target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and over | 77.1% | 74.9% | 75% |
| Under 65 in a clinical risk group | 42.6% | 40.0% | — |
| Pregnant women | 39.3% | 35.0% | — |
| Eligible over-65s vaccinated | 316,088 | of 410,174 | — |
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See real local uptake for your profile vs the WHO target and the England figure.
Flu uptake, aged 65+ in Sussex ICB
77.1%
England: 74.9% · WHO 75% flu target. At or above the target.
Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu): 22.9 / 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 Sussex compares
Sussex’s over-65 flu uptake of 77.1% is +2.2 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%).
See all 42 ICBs and the national picture · Gera Immunity Gap Score methodology
Flu vaccination in Sussex: frequently asked questions
- What is the flu vaccination rate in Sussex?
- In the 2024–25 flu season, 77.1% of patients aged 65 and over registered with a GP in Sussex ICB received a flu vaccine — that is 316,088 of 410,174 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 Sussex compare to the rest of England?
- Sussex recorded 77.1% flu uptake among over-65s, above the England average of 74.9%. Uptake among under-65s in a clinical risk group was 42.6% and among pregnant women 39.3%. Its Gera Immunity Gap Score (flu) is 22.9 out of 100 — higher means a wider gap. Source: UKHSA, 2024–25 flu season.
- Where can I get a flu vaccine near Sussex?
- If you are not eligible for a free NHS flu jab in Sussex, 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 Sussex
Over-65 flu uptake in Sussex is 77.1%, 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).