FLU APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK
The flu vaccine is given free at the practice:
- are 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2023)
- have certain health conditions
- are pregnant
- 2-3 year olds
- receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
- live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
- are frontline health workers
- are social care workers who cannot get the vaccine through an occupational health scheme at work
From the 15th October 2022 healthy 50-64 year olds will also be eligible for free vaccination.