DEAR PATIENTS

WE STILL HAVE FLU VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE UP UNTIL 31ST MARCH 25

Due to the recent outbreak of Influenza, we are encouraging all patients who are;

• 65 Years & Over
• Any patient living with a long term health condition (please see list below)
• Any patient who is pregnant
• Any patient living in a care home
• Any patient who is a registered carer for a patient who is older or disabled
• Any patient who is living with someone with a weakened immune system

IF YOU ARE A PATIENT WHO IS A FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKER OR SOCIAL CARE WORKER CAN ALSO HAVE A FREE NHS FLU VACCINATION

PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION

Health conditions that mean you are eligible for the Flu Vaccine;

• ASTHMA (pt on inhaler or steroid tablets)
• COPD
• CYSTIC FIBROSIS
• HEART CONDITIONS (FAILURE OR DISEASE)
• CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE                                                                                                                                                                                                           
• LIVER DISEASE (CIRRHOSIS OR HEPATITIS)
• PARKINSONS DISEASE
• MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE
• MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
• CEREBRAL PALSY
• DIABETES
• ADDISONS DISEASE
• HIV/AIDS
• PATIENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY
• PATIENTS WITH ONGOING ISSUES WITH SPLEEN/OR REMOVED
• SICKLE CELL DISEASE
• ANY PATIENT REGISTERED WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
• PATIENTS WITH A BODY MASS INDEX OF 40 OR ABOVE

Published: Jan 16, 2025