The Winter 2023 Flu vaccination programme will officially begin in mid September.
Those who are eligible will be invited to attend either by letter or text message - these will be sent during the last week of September and first week of October, please keep an eye out for these.
The Practice intends to hold 1 large clinic in mid October, offering both Flu and Covid vaccines to all those eligible on one day.
Flu vaccines are provided to patients who suffer from chronic conditions or have other specific medical reasons.
Eligible conditions / criteria include:
*Chronic Heart Disease *Asthma, COPD & some other breathing illnesses *Diabetes *Certain kidney / liver conditions *Stroke patients and certain other neurological conditions
*Pregnancy
*Those receiving certain medications effecting the immune system
*Frontline healthcare workers - click here for more info
The next Flu vacccination programme will commence in Autumn 2023 and as normal, those eligible will be invited to attend in due course.
PRIOR TO ATTENDING A FLU CLINIC APPOINTMENT............
*DO NOT ATTEND if you or anyone in your household has any of the following symptoms:
a) a high temperature b) a new continuous cough c) a loss of taste or smell
*Appointments will be for vaccine purposes only
*Upon entering the building you will be expected to have your left arm exposed
to shoulder height, ready to receive your vaccination
*You must attend your appointment alone (unless under 16)
*No toilet facilities will be available
*You will be directed to exit the building immediately upon receiving your
vaccine
*Appointments are not required simply turn up at the time advised in your invite letter
*Members of the same household who have received an invite letter CAN attend at the same time (for example a husband and wife, parents & adult carers etc)
***Anyone who cannot attend at the time they have been allocated should speak to reception for further guidance***
PLEASE BE ASSURED THESE MEASURES HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE
SAFETY OF EVERYONE. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING UNDERSTANDING AND CO-OPERATION.
Flu vaccines