Flu Vaccine
We will recommence our Influenza vaccine clinics in
September 2023
You can get the flu vaccine for FREE if you fall into one of the following categories:
- are 65 years of age and over
- are pregnant
- are a child aged 2 to 17 years (new for 2020/2021)
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are an adult or child aged 6 months or older with a long-term health condition like
- chronic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome
- chronic liver disease
- chronic renal failure
- chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
- diabetes mellitus
- haemoglobinopathies
- morbid obesity i.e. body mass index (BMI) over 40
- immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including treatment for cancer)
- are a child with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy
- were born with Down syndrome
- live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
Some people should get the vaccine to protect themselves, their families and those they care for.
These include those who:
- work in healthcare
- are a carer or live with someone who is at risk of flu because of a long-term health condition
- are a carer or live with someone who has Down syndrome
People who are in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl should get the flu vaccine.
If you are in an at-risk group, you should get the flu vaccine as early into the flu season as you can.
Further Information about the ADULT FLU VACCINE:
Further Information about the CHILDREN'S NASAL FLU VACCINE:
**Unfortunately, due to supply issues, we are unable to offer private flu vaccines to anybody not meeting the above criteria at present**
