https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/communitypharmacy/Recent content in communitypharmacy on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Jul 2026 04:39:59 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/nhs-updates-flu-vaccination-rules-for-2026-2027-season-with-expanded-pharmacy-services/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:39:59 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/nhs-updates-flu-vaccination-rules-for-2026-2027-season-with-expanded-pharmacy-services/The NHS has announced significant changes to the national flu immunisation programme for the 2026-2027 season, introducing community pharmacy flu vaccinations for children to increase accessibility and coverage. From October 1, 2026, community pharmacies will start offering flu vaccines to children aged 2 and 3 years, complementing the existing vaccination services provided by GPs, which begin on September 1, 2026, or as soon as the vaccine becomes available. This expansion also includes children aged 2 to under 18 years who fall into clinical risk groups, with pharmacy vaccinations supplementing school-aged immunisation services (SAIS) and general practice efforts starting concurrently.