Most people in England, about 30 million, are to be offered a free flu vaccine this year, the government says.
It is to prepare for a winter that could see the annual flu season coincide with a surge in coronavirus.
The traditional flu programme will include all over-50s for the first time, as well anyone on the shielding list and the people they live with.
Also for the first time, children in their first year of secondary school will all be offered the vaccine.
Plans for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have not yet been announced.
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