Flu vaccine ‘DROP IN CLINICS’

We are keen to vaccinate any remaining patients who still wish to have their flu vaccine this year.

• You must be a long Lane surgery patient
• and you must fit the criteria for an NHS flu vaccine - see below.

We are holding ‘drop in clinics’ on the following days and times NEXT WEEK at Long Lane Surgery.

• Tuesday 9th Nov 6-8pm
• Wednesday 10th Nov 2-5pm
• Wednesday 10th Nov 6-8pm
• Thursday 11th Nov 6-8pm
• Saturday 13th Nov 8-12noon

NO NEED TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT - just turn up.

Clinics will run whilst stock remains

The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS to people who:

• are 50 and over (including those who'll be 50 by 31 March 2022)

have certain health conditions such as:

• respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis
• diabetes
• heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
• being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
• chronic kidney disease
• liver disease, such as hepatitis
• neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or cerebral palsy
• a learning disability
• problems with your spleen, for example, sickle cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed
• a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
• are pregnant
• 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 infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)
• frontline health or social care workers