Influenza – flu – is a highly infectious and potentially serious illness caused by influenza viruses. Each year the make-up of the seasonal flu vaccine is designed to protect against the influenza viruses that the World Health Organization decide are most likely to be circulating in the coming winter.
Regular immunisation (vaccination) is given free of charge to the following at-risk people, to protect them from seasonal flu:
- People aged 65 or over,
- People with a serious medical condition
- If you are pregnant
- People living in a residential or nursing home
- The main carers for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer becomes ill
- Healthcare or social care professionals directly involved in patient care
For more information on flu immunisation, including background information on the vaccine and how you can get the jab, see Seasonal flu jab
Please see below for our current Flu Vaccination Clinics
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Saturday 4th of October between 8:30am – 12pm and 1pm-4pm for patients aged 65 and over.
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Saturday 11th of October between 8:30am – 12pm and 1pm-2pm for patients aged 18-64 who are in at-risk groups.
All messages have been sent for 1st invites for nasal flu and under 18’s at risk. There are still appointments on 02/10/25, please contact the surgery to book. There will be a catch-up clinic offered at a later date for those unable to attend the original clinics.
Please be aware that these clinics are invite-only. If you are in either of these at-risk groups and have not received an invite, don't hesitate to get in touch with the surgery.
Common Questions:
I can’t come on the day I was invited, what do I do?
If you were invited to the first flu clinic don’t worry. If you are unable to come on the day originally assigned, you are free to come and have your jab done on the 11th.
What if I can’t come on either day?
If we have leftover stock after both flu clinics, we will hold catch-up clinics. If you cannot attend either of our original flu clinic days, you are welcome to join a catch-up clinic.
IMPORTANT: Please note that catch-up clinics will only be scheduled if we have leftover stock available. If no stock is available, we will not arrange a catch-up clinic, and you risk missing out.
What if I can’t come during the time slot I was allocated?
If you are available on the day, but not at your specific scheduled time, please feel free to come during any time the flu clinic is running.
Is the vaccine live?
The vaccine is formulated using inactivated or non-replicating components instead of a live virus, ensuring that it cannot cause the disease it is designed to protect against.
How do I get the vaccine if I’m housebound?
If you are housebound, you will be automatically registered for a home visit from one of our clinicians to receive the vaccine. You will not receive an invitation or prior notice of their arrival, as it is assumed that a housebound patient will always be at home.
I haven’t received an invite, but I’m sure I'm eligible
If you believe you fit the criteria to receive an invite but have still not yet had one, please call our reception staff on 01827 713664 to query this.
I’m pregnant, am I eligible?
Pregnant women are currently eligible for the flu jab and will be receiving invites as an at-risk group.