Don't wait for the flu to strike—shield yourself and your family! Stay ahead, stay healthy, get the flu shot early!
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral disease that is more serious than a common cold. It comes on suddenly, triggering fever, runny nose, cough, and headache. It may also cause exhaustion, muscle pain, or inflammation of the nose and respiratory tract. Furthermore, influenza complications can lead to more severe health issues.
These symptoms can be worrying, but there is a powerful tool for prevention—the flu vaccine, also known as the flu shot.
Get the flu vaccination for the 2025/2026 season. Register on our form below, and we will contact you to schedule an appointment.
How to get your flu shot at FirstMed in Budapest?
Book appointment
Fill in the form below to request the flu shot. We will contact you to schedule your appointment for vaccination.
Prepay for the vaccination
After we confirm your appointment, pay for the visit and the vaccine in advance through our Webshop.
Visit the Clinic
The clinic is easily accessible in Budapest city center by public transportation or car, close to Széll Kálmán tér metro station.
Take the flu shot
Getting vaccinated needs only a 15-minute visit
or a 30-minute appointment if it includes a doctor's consultation. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Before booking an appointment, please ensure there are no contraindications to the flu vaccination, listed in the Information Section below. For adults and children aged 16 and older, our qualified nurse administers the flu vaccine. An adult must accompany children below 18 during their vaccination. Children aged 6 months to 15 years, and in specific cases, adults, also need to see a doctor for vaccination.
Flu vaccines for the 2025/2026 season
At FirstMed, we strive to provide the newest and most effective flu vaccines for both children and adults. See below for what we provide at our clinic and their availability.
- 3Fluart® injection flu vaccine can be administered to children and adults aged 3 and older, and we provide it free of charge to our patients with FirstMed Plans.
- This 3-component vaccine contains the virus strains A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B that cause seasonal influenza.
- Vaxigrip injectable vaccine – currently not available
It may be given to the youngest children starting at 6 months old and adults. It also has 3 components and protects against the following influenza virus strains:- A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1) pdm09-like strain
- A/Croatia/10136RV/2023 (H3N2)-like strain
- B/Austria/1359417/2021(B/Victoria lineage)-like strain.
- Fluenz nasal spray – no longer available.
All vaccines comply with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the 2025/2026 flu season.
Influenza Vaccination Information
What You Need to Know for a Healthier Season
Equip yourself with key information about the flu vaccine. This quick guide will help you understand why it’s important, the benefits, and how it can affect your health and the community. Be prepared, and discover how getting the flu shot is a simple yet powerful way to protect yourself and those around you!
What are the advantages of getting the influenza vaccination?
Flu vaccines are the best assets to protect yourself and the people around you. It reduces the risk of being infected and minimizes the chance of severe complications caused by influenza viruses. Vaccination has several benefits:
- Protects against illness: The flu vaccine is the most efficient defense against influenza, reducing the probability of contracting the flu by 40-60%.
- Reduces severity: In cases where you contract the flu despite vaccination, the symptoms may be less severe, leading to a swifter recovery.
- Prevent hospitalization: By reducing the severity of the illness, the vaccination lowers the risk of getting into the hospital.
- Safeguard the vulnerable: Protect those at higher risk of complications, such as the elderly and people with chronic health conditions.
- Avoid sick leave: If vaccinated, you are less likely to require sick days for flu-related illnesses.
- Economic reasons: Save the money spent on medicines in connection with a possible illness.
While individual benefits are noteworthy, by getting vaccinated you also care for others. Every vaccination counts when it comes to shielding ourselves and those around us.
Why is it necessary to get the flu vaccine every year?
Remember, the flu vaccination isn’t just “one and done.” The virus changes constantly, and the vaccines are regularly updated before each season according to the WHO’s recommendation. The new versions are generally available at our clinic from October or November each year.
Only the most recent vaccination defends against the anticipated influenza virus strains. For the best protection, renew the flu shot annually.
Fill out the form below and request the updated vaccination at the beginning of each. We will contact you shortly to arrange an appointment when the vaccines are available at our clinic.
When is the best time to get the flu shot?
Shield yourself against the flu as early as possible, at the beginning of the season, in October or November. But don’t worry if you couldn’t make it then; make an appointment, as the vaccine can still prevent infection later in the season.
Don’t wait for the flu to knock you off your feet; prevent it with a vaccine. This proactive step can do a lot to protect your health and that of those around you.
How safe is the influenza vaccine?
Vaccines are generally safe; some of their groups can also be used during pregnancy and are even recommended! The vaccine cannot cause illness since it does not introduce the pathogen into the body; only those components can be recognized by the immune system, thus strengthening its resistance. However, there are circumstances in which vaccination is not recommended.
Is it necessary to see a doctor before getting the flu shot?
Adults generally do not need to consult a doctor before vaccination. However, there may be cases where a prior medical examination is necessary, such as when:
- Pregnant,
Children between the ages 6 months and 15 years should visit a pediatrician before receiving the flu shot.
What are the benefits of consulting a doctor?
- Assessing your health status: Everyone’s health situation is unique and may affect how they respond to the flu vaccine. In the case of some specific conditions, such as immunity disorders, pregnancy, or certain chronic diseases, ask your GP before getting vaccinated.
- Discussing potential side effects: While the flu vaccine is generally safe, it’s important to be aware of potential side effects or adverse reactions that might occur after vaccination. This can also include understanding the risks of not getting vaccinated.
- Know the vaccine: Talking to a doctor can help clarify what the flu vaccines do, how they work, and why it’s recommended to get one every year. Our physicians can also determine whether the flu vaccination is recommended for you.
- Pediatric checkup: Babies and children (between 6 months and 14 years old) must visit a pediatrician for flu shots. Our pediatricians assess the child's general health before vaccination to make sure it is safe and provide tailored advice on vaccinations. A well-child checkup is a perfect opportunity to have this done.
For whom is the flu vaccine the most important?
Getting the annual flu shot is usually important for staying healthy, but it’s especially recommended for specific groups of people:
- Everyone at or over 6 months old: Getting the flu shot is a preventative measure we can all take to protect our health.
- For those who, or whose close family members are at high risk, such as expectant mothers, parents of an infant under six months, older adults (over 60 years), or people with chronic health conditions, the vaccine becomes all the more significant.
- Who works in a crowded environment, or in an open space office with numerous colleagues or customers. Getting vaccinated is a smart move—it helps protect you and others.
- Those who are planning a long journey by public transportation, i.e., airplane, bus, or train, should consider the flu vaccine as their travel buddy. In close quarters, a little foresight goes a long way in keeping you and your fellow passengers safe.
In which cases is the influenza vaccination inadvisable?
Contraindications to flu vaccine:
Although getting the flu vaccine is highly important, there are certain circumstances when it is better not to get it. At FirstMed, in the sake of your health and well-being, we cannot administer the influenza vaccination if you fall into any of these categories:
- Children younger than six months of age are too young to get influenza vaccination.
- In case of allergy to eggs, chicken, neomycin, or formaldehyde. These ingredients are sometimes present in flu vaccines.
- If you are experiencing a fever or acute infectious disease, you have to wait until you recover before getting the flu shot.
- Having had a severe reaction to the flu vaccine in the past.
- With a history of Guillain Barre Syndrome.
When should you have a medical check-up before you get the flu shot?
Sometimes, it’s best to be careful before getting the flu vaccine. You should check with a doctor to make sure it’s safe for you. If you belong to these groups, you’ll need a medical checkup before you can get the flu shot.
- Pregnancy;
- Nursing a baby;
- Having any kind of immunodeficiency;
- Children between 6 months and 15 years.
You can still choose to see a doctor before getting vaccinated, even if you don’t fall into the categories above. During this visit, you can discuss with our doctor which vaccine is best for you or your child. Please let us know on the form below if you have any questions that you would like to discuss with our doctor.
Influenza vaccination prices
Pay for your flu vaccination appointment online here.
Flu Vaccination for Adults and Children 16+
(15-minute nurse visit)
HUF 12,000
Flu Vaccination for Children from 6 Months to 15 Years
(30-minute visit with pediatrician)
HUF 18,000
Cancellation policy
We offer flexible cancellation terms to accommodate unexpected circumstances. If you wish to cancel your appointment, you can do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled time, and we will refund the consultation fee in full. In the case of a multiple-session pass, failure to show up may result in the loss of the session included in the pass. For cancellations within 24 hours, we may charge a cancellation fee.
