Covid & Flu Vaccinations

Flu Vaccination

NHS and private flu vaccinations in Bootle

Flu Vaccination at Smartts Chemist in Bootle

Book online now. Appointments start 1st October 2026.

Flu can cause serious illness, particularly in people who are more vulnerable. Smartts Chemist offers NHS flu vaccination for those who are eligible, and private flu vaccination for anyone who is not eligible or who would prefer to pay.

Book a flu vaccination Call 0151 922 4984

At a glance

NHS flu vaccination
Free if you are eligible. Adults and children.

Private flu vaccination
£20.99 per vaccination, age 2 years and over.

Children
Ages 2 and 3, and ages 2 to under 18 in an eligible clinical risk group, may qualify for a free NHS vaccination.

Booking
Open now. Appointments from 1st October 2026.

Where
42 Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HH.

Phone
0151 922 4984

Book your flu vaccination

Booking is open now. Choose the appointment type that applies to you and pick a time from 1st October 2026 onwards. If you are not sure which one to choose, call us on 0151 922 4984 and we will check with you.

NHS and privateBoth options in one place

From age 2Adults and children

Local Bootle teamReal people, not a call centre

Booking open nowAppointments from 1st October

NHS flu vaccination for adults

You may be eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination if you are:

• Aged 65 or over
• Aged 18 to 64 with certain health conditions
• Pregnant
• In long-stay residential care
• A carer, or a frontline health or social care worker
• Living with someone who is immunocompromised

Eligibility is set by the NHS each year. If you are not sure whether you qualify, ask the pharmacy team and they will check with you.

Book an NHS flu vaccination

Flu vaccination for children

Children aged 2 or 3 years, and children aged 2 to under 18 years who are in an eligible clinical risk group, may be eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination at the pharmacy. Appointments are available from 1st October 2026.

You can book a child's NHS flu vaccination in either of two ways:

Book with us online Or book via the NHS National Booking Service

Private flu vaccination

£20.99 per vaccination, for adults and children aged 2 years and over.

A private flu vaccination is available to anyone who is not eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, or who would prefer to be vaccinated privately. No GP referral is needed.

Book a private flu vaccination £20.99

COVID-19 vaccination

Smartts Chemist supports the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme. Eligibility for the 2026/27 season is set by the NHS.

If you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, or for a combined flu and COVID-19 appointment, please book through the NHS National Booking Service and select Smartts Chemist as your vaccination site.

Book a COVID-19 vaccination via the NHS

Questions people usually ask

Can I have the flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at the same time?

Where both are being offered together, they can often be given at the same appointment. Ask the pharmacy team and they will tell you what is available.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Bring your NHS number if you have it, and details of any health conditions or medicines you take. Wear a top with sleeves that roll up easily.

Do you vaccinate children?

Yes. Private flu vaccination is available from age 2. NHS flu vaccination for children depends on age and clinical risk group, and the team will check eligibility with you.

Do I need an appointment?

Booking ahead is best so you are seen at a set time, but you are welcome to call in and ask.

How much is a private flu vaccination?

£20.99 per vaccination.

Contact Smartts Chemist

Smartts Chemist

42 Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HH

Phone: 0151 922 4984

Website: www.smarttschemist.co.uk

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