Flu Vaccination Campaign 2020/2021

As autumn approaches in the coming months, now is the time to start thinking about getting the annual flu jab. This year, we hope to offer the free jab to more people amidst concerns around the still-present coronavirus, but this will depend on the availability of the vaccines.

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. With the additional threat of coronavirus this year, the public are being advised to take extra care to avoid both of these diseases. 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 few months. Due to the current COVID-19 situation they will operate in a slightly different way to previous years to protect our patients and staff and we will be in contact with you all when clinics are set up and vaccines received.

Clinics will by invitation only.

This year the flu vaccine is being offer on the NHS to:

  • Adults 65 and over
  • People with certain medical conditions (including children in at-risk groups from 6 months). More information can be found at www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/who-should-have-flu-vaccine/
  • Pregnant women
  • People living with someone who’s at high risk from coronavirus (on the NHS shielded patient list) where vaccines are available
  • Children aged 2 and 3 on 31 August 2020
  • Children in Primary School
  • Children in Year 7 (secondary school)
  • Frontline health or social care workers

Flu Jabs for patients aged 50 – 64

Clinics for the new 2020 cohort of eligible patients aged 50-64, who do not have an ‘at risk condition’ (please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/who-should-have-flu-vaccine/) will follow when vaccines become available. These will be announced on our website when they are in stock.

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