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Flu/Pneumovac vaccination programme 2019/20
Posted on 15 Oct 2019
Patients who are 65 or over on or before 31/03/2020 or who suffer from:
| Angina or heart attack |
Chronic bronchitis or emphysema |
| Diabetes |
Chronic renal disease |
| Stroke/neurological conditions |
Chronic liver disease |
| Asthma (steroid inhaler only) |
Immunosuppression |
Are at increased risk of flu and are therefore eligible for flu vaccination. Pregnant women, unpaid carers and those with a BMI of 40 or higher are also encouraged to be vaccinated against flu.
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A timed appointment clinic for eligible patients will be held on
TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER
2.00PM – 5.00PM
Please contact us to arrange an appointment.
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Patients eligible for the shingles vaccine & children under 10 will receive a separate appointment for vaccination.
Shortage of vaccines means we cannot vaccinate patients who do not fall into the above categories.