SEASONAL FLU VACCINE - Flu clinics are normally held between September - January
REASONS WHY WE MAY NEED A FLU VACCINE
Influenza (flu) is a viral infection that can affect us at any age and strikes mainly during the winter months. We catch it by breathing in droplets in the air that contain the virus. Typically the symptoms start to develop one to three days later, with the first signs being headache, sore throat, runny nose, aching muscles, fever and shivering. Flu causes complete exhaustion and this extreme fatigue may last for two or three weeks.
PATIENTS ENTITLED TO A FLU VACCINE IN PRIMARY CARE
- All patients over 65 by 31st March 2024 (i.e. born before 1st April 1959)
Under 65's who are at risk
Also eligible for patients who are:
- Pregnant
- Household contacts of immunocompromised individuals, specifically individuals who expect to share living accommodation on most days over the winter and, therefore, for whom continuing close contact is unavoidable.
- Carers - if you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person, their well being could be placed at risk should you fall ill as it may be difficult for you to continue to look after that person. Please speak to the receptionist about completing a carers form.
FLU VACCINE FOR CHILDREN the childhood program will offer vaccination to the following age groups:
Children aged two and three years on 31 August 2023 will continue to be vaccinated through general practice please contact the practice at the beggining of September to arrange an appointment.
Children in school reception class and in all primary school years 1 to 6 (ages 4 to 11 years) are to be offered the vaccine in school via the heath board school nursing service.
Children in secondary school years 7 to 11 are to be offered the vaccine in school via the heath board school nursing service.
Click on the link below which will take you to the Public Health Wales website for further information on flu