Flu Jabs 2023

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Patients will be interested in this years flu vaccination programme, it is important to have your jab for your own protection and the protection of the wider community.

If you qualify for a flu jab this year the practice has a vaccination reserved for you and you should book your appointment without delay.

We are now taking bookings for this years flu jabs. You can check which groups are eligible for the flu vaccination.

Patients will be invited by text message, and the message will provide a link to enable you to book your own appointment at a time convenient to you.

Over 65 Year Old Adult Vaccines

This year different vaccines are used for patients depending on their age. Vaccines are now in stock for patients aged 65 and over and invites are being sent out to all these patients over the next few days. Patients should book via the invitation text message or telephone the surgery to book an appointment, please bear in mind the telephone lines will be exceptionally busy at this time.

Under 65 Year Old Adult Vaccines

This year different vaccines are used for patients depending on their age. Vaccines are now in stock for patients aged under 65 who qualify for a flu jab due a a long term health condition or who are pregnant. You can check on this link if you are a patient eligible for the vaccination.

Patients should book via the invitation text message or telephone the surgery to book an appointment, please bear in mind the telephone lines will be exceptionally busy at this time.

Child Nasal Spray (2-3 year olds)

Child flu vaccinations have now been delivered to the surgery and child vaccinations are underway. Parents of eligible children have been invited to telephone the surgery and book an appointment by both text message and letter. The majority of children will have the Nasal spray version of the vaccine, so no needles for our youngest patients!

When you attend for your appointment

  • When you arrive please use the hand sanitizer provided
  • You will be asked to minimise your time in the surgery to assist the flow of patients, the clinician will not be able to deal with any other queries during your appointment and you will be asked to leave the surgery promptly
  • You can help by wearing appropriate clothing to allow easy access to your arm, wearing short sleeves under your coat is particularly helpful

Covid Jabs 2023

From 18 September 2023 patients can contact the Covid National Booking Service (NBS), whether via NHS.uk, the NHS App or telephone, to book their Covid jab at a local vaccination centre. Vaccinations will start from 18 September.

The practice will not be offering Covid jabs this year.

This page will be updated regularly with the latest information..

Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation