Flu & Covid Vaccination Information

Who is eligible for the flu vaccination this year?

As per recent guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, the following people will be offered the flu vaccination this year:

  • all school children aged 2 to 17 
  • those aged 6 months to 64 years in clinical risk groups*
  • pregnant women
  • those aged 65 years and over.
  • those in long-stay residential care homes
  • carers
  • close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
  • frontline health and social care staff employed by:
    • a registered residential care or nursing home
    • registered domiciliary care provider
    • a voluntary managed hospice provider
    • Direct Payment (personal budgets) and/or Personal Health Budgets, such as Personal Assistants.
  • See our information leaflet here for more details.

What about the Covid Vaccination?

If you are eligible for a covid vaccination this autumn/winter season you will be offered one at your flu appointment.

You will also be contacted by NHS England in due course if you are eligible for a covid vaccination. The national booking service will open on the 23rd September 2024 if you would like to book into a local vaccination centre instead.

Book, cancel or change a COVID-19 vaccination appointment - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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How can I book my appointment?

Patient 18 years and older

We have begun sending out invites for this season, starting with patients aged 65 years and older. Please wait until you hear from us, so that our phonelines remain open for patients with clinical needs.

Children aged 6 months to 17 years

We are expecting that the majority of school aged children will be offered the flu vaccination at school. The Surgery will focus on at risk children and those not yet in school. Once the vaccine is available for this age group we will contact patients to book in.

 

Flu/Covid Clinic Dates Autumn 2024

 

We have a range of appointment times (both weekeday and saturdays) available for patients needing both flu and covid vaccinations, as well as patients wanting just the flu vaccination. 

More clinics are being added as demand dictates.

We are in the process of inviting patients to book into these clinics. If possible please wait until you hear from us, so that we can keep our lines clear for patients needing medical attention.

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