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 SWINE FLU - Please ring the practice rather than attend if you have flu-like symptoms, a GP or Nurse will call you back. Visit the NHS Choices website for a symptom checker and more information, or call the Swine Flu information line on 0800 1 513 51. More Information HERE - Seasonal Flu Vaccine & Swine Flu vaccinations are NOW available at the practice - More about At Risk Groups
Anyone can get flu but it can be more serious for people aged 65 years or over and people of any age (Including children over 6 months of age) with a serious medical condition, particularly those with serious heart or respiratory disease. You may also be at increased risk if you have diabetes that requires medication, have serious kidney or liver disease or if you have lowered immunity due to disease or treatment.
If you fall into one of these groups, you are more vulnerable to the effects of flu (even if you feel fit and healthy) and could develop more serious illness such as bronchitis and pneumonia. It could also make any existing condition worse.
That is why it pays to get your flu jab in the autumn before flu starts to circulate. Because the virus constantly mutates, it’s necessary to get the jab every year, to protect you against the latest strains of the virus.
If you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill you are also welcome to make an appointment for a flu jab.
The flu jab is free, so make an appointment to come to one of our flu days.
The best time is between late September and early November, ready for the winter.
You shouldn’t wait until there's a flu epidemic.
Department of Health Flu Immunisation Guidance HERE
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
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