WHEN WILL THE CLINICS BE TAKING PLACE?

Flu clinics will commence on October 2018.

Please contact the practice on 020 7359 0445 to make an appointment with a nurse.

WHO SHOULD HAVE THE FLU JAB?

1) Patients in “At-risk” groups

It is recommended that you have a flu jab if you:

• are 65 years old or over

• are pregnant

• have a serious medical condition (see * below)

• are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person or one whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill

2) Children aged 2, 3 & 4 years

For further information (About Children’s Flu Vaccine)

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3) People with serious medical conditions

The flu vaccine is offered free to anyone who is over six months of age and has one of the following medical conditions:

• chronic (long-term) respiratory disease, such as severe asthma , COPDor bronchitis

• chronic heart disease, such as heart failure

• chronic kidney disease

• chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis

• chronic neurological disease, such as a stroke, TIAor post-polio syndrome

• diabetes

• a weakened immune system due to conditions such as HIV, or treatments that suppress the immune system such as chemotherapy

If you live with someone who has a weakened immune system, you may also be able to have a flu vaccine. Speak to your GP about this.

For more information, see: Flu Introduction and Who should have flu vaccine

MYTHS ABOUT FLU AND THE FLU VACCINE