Who is eligible for a free flu jab at the surgery?
All children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2022
All primary school aged children (from reception to Year 6 10-11yo)
Those aged 6 months to under 65 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 staff
When can I have my flu jab?
Please contact the reception to book an appointment.
If you already have an appointment for something else and you are eligible for a free flu vaccination then you don’t need to book a separate flu vaccine appointment as the doctor or nurse will do it at the same time. Just make sure you remind them!
To help make the clinic run smoothly and on time try to wear short sleeves!
Children will only be seen at booked appointments – Please contact reception to arrange!
Where to have the flu vaccine
| Child’s age | Where to have the flu vaccine |
|---|---|
| From 6 months until 2 years (with a long-term condition) | GP surgery |
| From 2 years until child starts primary school | GP surgery |
| All children at primary school | School |
| Some secondary school aged children in eligible groups | School |
| Children in eligible school groups (with a long-term health condition) | School or GP surgery |
| Children who are home-schooled or not in mainstream education (same ages as those offered in eligible groups at schools) | Community clinic |
Different types of vaccine?
There is two types of flu vaccination.
- An injection is offered to those aged 18 and above.
- A nasal spray is offered to those under 18.
Why do I keep getting text reminders when I have had my vaccine already?
Please kindly inform us if you already had your flu vaccination. As there might be a delay from when you have your vaccine and us being informed which may mean a text message is sent after you have already had your jab.
