Who can have the flu vaccine?

     The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS to adults who:

• are 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024)
• have certain long-term health conditions 
• are pregnant
• are in long-stay residential care
• receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
• live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
   

  Flu vaccine for people with long-term health conditions: 

  The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS to people with certain long-term health conditions, including:

  • Respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), COPD, including emphysema and bronchitis
  • Diabetes
  • Heart conditions, such as Coronary Heart Disease or Heart Failure 
  • Being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Liver disease, such as cirhosis or hepatitis 
  • some neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Scletosis or Cerebral Palsy 
  • A learning disability
  • Problems with your spleen like sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed
  • A weakened immune system as a result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy 
  • You have, or live with someone who has weakened immune system due to a medical condition (such as HIV), medicaiton or treatment (e.g. cancer chemotherapy) 

The Surgery will be contacting you by SMS to book your appointment. If you do not have SMS set up then please call the Surgery on 01843 267111 select option 3 for the Flu Line.

CLINIC DATES:

SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2023

• Walk in Clinic 08:00 - 17:00

• Bookable appointments - 09:30  - 17:00

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2023 - THIS CLINIC HAS BEEN CANCELLED 

DAILY BOOKABLE CLINICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2023

COVID - 19 VACCINATIONS - PLEASE INFORM THE RECEPTIONIST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ALSO HAVE YOUR COVID VACCINATION WHEN YOU ARRIVE - THERE IS NO NEED TO ALL THE SURGERY BEFORE  

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BOOK COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ON SATURDAY 23RD SEPT ONLY

WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF COVID VACCINES AVAILABLE 

Please note: The covid vaccination will be optional on the dates above only.  Patients should inform the receptionist when they arrive if they would like their covid vaccination at the same time. There is no need for patients to call the Surgery to book covid vaccination.

CHILDREN 2-3 YEARS NASAL FLU

All children aged 2 and 3 years old (on 31 August before flu vaccinations start in the autumn) are eligible for a free flu vaccination in the form of a nasal spray. The Surgery will be inviting eligible patients by SMS Invite.

CLINICS ARE NOW OPEN.

If you think your child is eligible and would like to check then, please call the Surgery. 

Am I eligible for an autumn COVID booster?

The following people are eligible for an autumn Covid booster:

• Residents in care homes for older adults
• All adults aged 65 years and over
• People aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group
• frontline health and social care workers.
• People aged 12 to 64 years who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression
• People aged 16 to 64 years who are carers, and staff working in care homes for older adults

When is the booster available and how do I book an appointment?

• Vaccinations will begin on 11 September for those most at risk, including adult care home residents and people who are immunosuppressed.
• From 18 September, the NHS will start to invite people in priority order of risk and those eligible will be able to book an appointment on the National Booking Service.

YOU CAN ALSO CHECK IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE AT: