Over 5 Million Under 65s with Long-Term Health Conditions May Miss Flu Vaccine
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns that many individuals at risk might be unaware of their eligibility for the flu vaccine.
Vaccination Rates Among People with Long-Term Health Conditions
Recent data shows that less than one-third (28.9%) of people with one or more long-term health conditions (LTHCs) have received a flu vaccine.
- Among 9 million people under 65 in clinical risk groups, only 40% were vaccinated last year (2024 to 2025).
- This means over 5 million under 65s remain unprotected against the flu.
Vaccination Uptake in Older Adults
For adults aged 65 and over, flu vaccine uptake is higher:
- 61.5% vaccinated so far this year.
- 74.9% vaccinated overall last year.
Despite this, many older adults with LTHCs are still missing out on vaccination.
Increased Risk in Certain Clinical Groups
For some clinical groups, the risk of influenza-related mortality compared to the general population is significantly higher.
Source: UKHSA
Author’s Summary
Millions with long-term health conditions remain under-vaccinated against flu, exposing them to serious health risks despite eligibility.
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