Flu Vaccines

Seasonal flu is a highly infectious illness caused by a flu virus. The virus infects your lungs and upper airways, causing a sudden high temperature and general aches and pains. You could also lose your appetite, feel nauseous and have a dry cough. Symptoms can last for up to a week.

You may be invited for a flu jab if you are:

  • are 65 years of age or over
  • are pregnant
  • have certain medical conditions
  • are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
  • receive a carer’s allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill
  • or have a serious long-term health condition, including:
    • chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma
    • chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
    • chronic kidney disease
    • chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
    • chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease
    • diabetes
    • problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed
    • a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS
    • being seriously overweight (BMI of 40 or above)
  • eligible children who are aged 2 and 3 on 31st August 2019 – that is, children born between September 1 2015 and August 31 2017
  • Children who are 4 years old are also eligible for flu vaccination provided they were 3 on August 31 2019. These children should be offered the vaccination at their general practice.
  • Children in reception class and school years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be offered their vaccination in school. In a couple of areas it might be offered in primary care settings.

Flu Vaccinations – Patients Aged Over 65 Years

The surgery has purchased seasonal flu vaccinations for all eligible patients. Vaccines for patients aged 65 and over have arrived at the surgery. If patients have appointments already booked then the vaccination will be offered / given at the time of that appointment. Otherwise, specific appointments for flu vaccination are now available to book online and in person. Various dates are available including some early mornings & evenings and Saturday mornings. If you are housebound please contact the surgery to arrange for a vaccination to be administered to you at home.

Flu Vaccinations – Patients Aged Under 65 Years

We are now making appointments for seasonal flu vaccinations for eligible patients aged under 65. These are generally people with chronic conditions and pregnant ladies.
We apologise for the delay in offering these appointments. The vaccination being used is slightly different for those under 65 and there have been various delays in the vaccine being provided to us.
We have a clinic on Saturday morning 19th October and appointments at other times during the week (including some late evenings).
Appointments must be booked – booking is available online, via the 24-hour automated telephone system or by calling the surgery on 01451 830625.
Letters will be sent to all eligible patients shortly but please don’t wait to receive your letter to book.

If you have any queries please contact the surgery.

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