Flu Posted on 15 Sep 2016

 FLU VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT THE SURGERY 024 76612929

You are eligible to receive a free flu jab if you: 

• are 65 years of age or over   
• are pregnant 
• have certain medical conditions such as-
• chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma (which requires an inhaled or tablet steroid treatment, or has led to hospital Admission in the past), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or bronchitis 
• chronic heart disease, such as heart failure 
• chronic kidney disease 
• chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis 
• chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or motor neurone disease 
• diabetes
• 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 medication such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
• are very overweight
• are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility 
• receive a carer's allowance, or you are the main Carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill