Flu Vaccination

With case of flu on the rise across the county, you are still able to have the vaccination, if you would like to.

Flu rises sharply in England’s hospitals – BBC News

Under 65s – The Practice still has a few Flu vaccines available for patients that are under 65 years old and have one of the following long-term health conditions, including:

• conditions that affect your breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis

• heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure

• chronic kidney disease

• liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis

• some conditions that affect your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy

• diabetes or Addison’s disease

• a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine

• problems with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if you’ve had your spleen removed

• a learning disability

• being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above

Please contact reception to book an appointment with one of our Nursing team.

Over 65s – We have no further stock of the over 65s flu vaccine. If you have not yet had your vaccination and would like to have one, please contact a local pharmacy who will be able to advise you. For more information, visit: NHS – Find Pharmacy Services