Flu Clinics 2022
We are happy to announce that our annual flu vaccination campaign this year will commence on Saturday 24th September and you will receive an invitation to attend and book your appointment via TEXT. Appointments are now available to book for other dates over the next month. You will be contacted by us in the first instance and we STRONGLY ADVISE YOU to participate in this year’s campaign due to the first real flu season since the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (that still remains prevalent) and may prevent you from developing symptoms that may be similar to CORONAVIRUS.
CLINICS WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Our first flu clinic will be held on Saturday 24th September for patients at risk and aged 65 years and over.
Eligible patients are those aged 65 years and over, all pregnant women, carers, health and social care staff, household contacts of those on the NHS Shielded Patient List and patients who have a long term condition e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes etc.
If you are unsure if you can have the flu vaccination we will be happy to assist you.
The safety of our patients and staff is our priority and we will abide by strict socially distancing guidelines as specified by the Government. Please abide by these rules.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID SYMPTOMS i.e. New Cough, Temperature or loss of taste and/or smell.
Please attend as near to your appointment time as possible, this is to enable us to manage the patient flow.
If possible please wear a T-Shirt or clothing that can be rolled up to the very top of your arm comfortably. You will be asked to remove your coat when you enter the building so our clinical staff can administer the vaccine
You will be asked to wait outside prior to your appointment so please take this into consideration as the weather may be cold or wet.
50-64 YEAR AGE GROUP
Please note that people in the 50-64 year old age group will be vaccinated in order of clinical risk but before the end of October 2022 we expect, with many dedicated Flu clinics throughout the week's leading up to this. This is to ensure that those who are most at risk are vaccinated first. We will contact you in the first instance to book via TEXT as above into one of the designated clincis.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING!