Clifton Road SurgeryFlu Vaccination Campaign 2023/2024
As autumn approaches, now is the time to start thinking about getting the annual flu jab. This year, the free jab will be offered to more people amidst concerns around the still-present coronavirus.
The NHS flu programme in England typically offers the flu vaccine to those over the age of 65, pregnant women and those with existing health conditions or weakened immune systems. These groups will remain a high priority this year, while the programme will also be extended to reach out to more people.
In a typical winter, flu is one of the biggest health concerns for many older and vulnerable people. The government hopes for as many people as possible to receive the flu jab to reduce the risk of caregivers and healthcare workers coming under immense pressure.
We will be holding our Flu Clinics over the next couple of months.
Clinics will be held during the week and on 2 Saturday mornings at the surgery.
Please contact the surgery on 01788 552211 to make your appointment.
This year the flu vaccine is being offered on the NHS to:
- Adults 65 and over
- People age 18 to 64 with certain medical conditions (including children in at-risk groups from 6 months)
- Pregnant women
- Children aged 2 and 3 on 31 August 2020
- Children in Primary School
- Children in Year 7 (secondary school)