FREE FLU VACCINATIONS (for those eligible)
Don’t Delay. Book your Flu Vaccination Today
ADULT IN-DAY BOOKABLE APPOINTMENT
This is for those adults who will be 65 yrs and over on 31 March 2019
(These will receive the FLUAD vaccination, designed specifically for this age group)
And those 18-64 yrs who are in the “at risk groups”.
And Carers.
And Pregnant Women.
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Please book into these and NOT with your usual GP unless you have an appointment for another reason, and we’ll aim to do it at the same visit.
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Those 65 yrs & over receive the FLUAD Flu vaccination which is much more effective for this age group than the normal one due to differences with their immune system. You should aim to be vaccinated by the end of November.
CHILD (u18) FLU VACCINATION CLINICS
Invites are currently being sent out for those eligible for this (All pre-school children aged 2 and 3 on 31 Aug 18, and those “at risk groups” u18 and aged 6mths – 2 yrs). These are bookable appointments through our Patient Services This vaccination is administered as a nasal spray, unless the child is unable to have this type of vaccine, when the normal injectable version is used.
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Please note that the Practice is unable to vaccinate children that are part of the School Flu Vaccination programme, unless the child is in an “at risk group”.
