- Open 7 Days a Week
- +44 20 8911 7030
- 829 Romford Road, Manor Park
Flu can put you out for a week or more, and the NHS jab isn't available to everyone. If you don't qualify, or simply can't wait, walk into Muhammad's Pharmacy today for a same-day private vaccination.
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Book your flu jab online or walk into our pharmacy for same-day service. No waiting list is required.
Our pharmacist conducts a quick consultation to ensure your suitability for the vaccination.
Receive your flu jab from our qualified pharmacist in a private consultation room.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory infection. It is caused by the influenza A and B viruses. It spreads through coughs, sneezes, and touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms can show up one to four days after exposure.
Unlike a common cold, flu can cause serious illness that leaves people bed-bound for a week or more. For some, it leads to complications including pneumonia and hospitalisation. The flu virus changes every year. That's why the vaccine gets updated each year to match the strains in circulation.
Getting vaccinated before the peak season is the best way to stay safe. The private flu jab at Muhammad's Pharmacy is available now, without waiting for NHS programme timings.
Flu can be serious for anyone, but certain groups face a higher risk of complications. Even if you do not qualify for a free NHS jab, protecting yourself also protects the people around you.
As we age, our immune response gets weaker. This raises the risk of severe illness and complications like pneumonia.
Parents of young children
Being close to children raises the chances of repeated exposure and spreading illness at home.
People in frequent contact with the public
Teachers, retail workers, transport staff, and healthcare workers are exposed all season long.
Those with underlying health conditions
Asthma, diabetes, and heart disease can make flu complications tougher to handle and recover from.
Pregnant women not yet offered NHS jab
Pregnancy changes how the immune system works. Getting the flu while pregnant can put both the mother and baby at greater risk.
International travellers
Travel exposes you to various flu strains. Getting vaccinated before you leave lowers your risk while you're away.
Anyone who cannot afford to be ill
Sometimes a week off work simply is not an option, and the flu jab is the simplest way to reduce that risk
The seasonal influenza vaccine administered at Muhammad's Pharmacy is the current recommended formulation for this flu season. Our pharmacist will confirm the appropriate vaccine type for your age and health profile at consultation.
The inactivated flu vaccine contains no live virus and cannot give you flu. It helps your immune system prepare against the strains likely to spread this season. The formula is updated each year.
Adults 65 and older might get an adjuvanted version. This version boosts the immune response. Our pharmacist will confirm the right option for you at consultation.
Injection into the upper arm
Doses
1 per season
Updated
Annually to match circulating strains
Child Option
Available, confirm age eligibility at booking
Injection into the upper arm
Doses
1 per season
Updated
Annually to match circulating strains
Child Option
Available, confirm age eligibility at booking
Most people experience no side effects at all. The most common reactions include a sore arm at the injection site, mild fatigue, and a low-grade fever. These usually last one to two days. These are normal signs that your immune system is building a response.
Rare side effects include a more pronounced fever, muscle aches, or brief dizziness. These typically resolve without treatment. Severe allergic reactions are rare. That's why we ask patients to stay at the pharmacy for a short time after vaccination.
If you have a high fever, trouble breathing, or any worrying reaction after leaving, contact NHS 111 at 111.nhs.uk. For emergencies, call 999. Your pharmacist will discuss all expected side effects with you before the jab is given.
The private flu jab is available to anyone who wants it. Here is a quick guide to who benefits most.
If you can't get a free NHS flu jab, you can go private. This option offers the same seasonal protection and is available the same day. Our private flu clinic has no eligibility criteria and no waiting list.
Free for eligible patients
£20 per dose
Who Can Get It
NHS-eligible groups only
Anyone who wants it
Availability
Seasonal, subject to NHS campaign timing
Available now, same-day walk-in
Booking
Via GP surgery or NHS pharmacy
Direct online booking or walk-in
Child Vaccination
NHS programme for ages 2 to 17
Private child flu jab available, confirm age at booking
Not sure whether you qualify for the free NHS flu jab? Call us on 020 8911 7030 and we will tell you in under a minute.
The flu vaccine protects you for one flu season, usually lasting six to twelve months. The influenza virus changes every year. So, last season's vaccine won’t protect against the new strains.
This is why annual vaccination is recommended, even if you had the jab last year. Getting vaccinated early helps your immune system build protection. This way, you're ready before the virus peaks.
The flu vaccine is safe at any stage of pregnancy and is actively recommended by the NHS. Pregnant women face a greater risk of serious flu complications, including premature labour.
Vaccination during pregnancy helps protect the baby in the weeks after birth. If you’re pregnant and haven’t been offered the jab by your midwife or GP, you can get it right away at Muhammad's Pharmacy.
Patients across East London choose us over large chain pharmacies because we are local, qualified, and available when they need us. Our private flu clinic is open seven days a week in Manor Park, with same-day access and no waiting list.
You do not need to qualify for the free jab to be seen.
with no waiting list, no referral, and no forms to fill.
by a fully qualified pharmacist in a private consultation room, not by a healthcare assistant.
so please confirm your child's age at booking.
Confirm the current cost at the time of booking.
Monday to Saturday, in Manor Park, East London.
Muhammad's Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy led by a qualified team who know their patients and genuinely care about the Manor Park community.
Muhammad L Qadir is the Superintendent Pharmacist at Muhammad's Pharmacy, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in community pharmacy to Manor Park, East London.
He is GPhC registered and qualified as an independent prescriber, with specialist training in travel health, vaccination administration, and Yellow Fever certification. Muhammad leads a team of male and female pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are dedicated to accessible, patient-centred care on the high street.
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Yes. You can choose to pay for a private flu jab even if you qualify for a free NHS vaccination. Many patients prefer the convenience of a same-day appointment without waiting for NHS programme availability or capacity.
Yes, the vaccine formulation is the same inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine recommended for the current season. The difference is access and timing, not the vaccine itself. For adults aged 65 and over, we may administer an adjuvanted version, our pharmacist will confirm at consultation.
Age eligibility for the private child flu jab depends on the specific vaccine licensed for use. Please confirm your child's age when booking and our pharmacist will advise on suitability before the appointment.
It takes around two weeks for the immune system to build full protection after vaccination. You may still be at risk within that window, so earlier vaccination in the season is always the better approach.
There is no requirement to eat or fast before a flu vaccination. It is a good idea to be well hydrated and to wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm. If you feel lightheaded after injections generally, let our pharmacist know before the consultation.
