FLU VACCINATIONS - 2021
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Flu vaccinations are not being carried out at the Practice this year.
If you are eligible for the flu vaccine on the NHS, but will not reach 6 months after your 2nd Covid vaccination until next year OR if you have already had your Covid booster but did not receive your Flu vaccination, please contact the NICS Flu booking line on:
0300 561 1715. When calling the number, please ensure that you have your NHS number available in order to make the booking process quicker.
Please be aware this Flu phone line may be busy, and we ask that you remain patient.
At the time of booking, you will be offered a venue that either has vacancies and/or is a preferable Hub for you. These Hubs are in Walton on Thames, Staines upon Thames and/or Chertsey. Other sites may be made available, according to demand.
Please note, if you visit a national booking site and not the local NICS sites for your Covid booster, you will be unable to receive your Flu vaccination at the same time.
Flu vaccinations are not being carried out at the Practice this year.
If you are eligible for the flu vaccine on the NHS, but will not reach 6 months after your 2nd Covid vaccination until next year OR if you have already had your Covid booster but did not receive your Flu vaccination, please contact the NICS Flu booking line on:
0300 561 1715. When calling the number, please ensure that you have your NHS number available in order to make the booking process quicker.
Please be aware this Flu phone line may be busy, and we ask that you remain patient.
At the time of booking, you will be offered a venue that either has vacancies and/or is a preferable Hub for you. These Hubs are in Walton on Thames, Staines upon Thames and/or Chertsey. Other sites may be made available, according to demand.
Please note, if you visit a national booking site and not the local NICS sites for your Covid booster, you will be unable to receive your Flu vaccination at the same time.
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COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINATION Some people may be eligible for both the Flu and the COVID-19 Booster vaccines. If you are offered both vaccinations, it is safe to have them at the same time. |
IMPORTANT It is important to go to your vaccination appointments, unless you have symptoms of COVID-19. |
You can get a free NHS Flu vaccine from a Pharmacy if ...
- You are 50 and over (including if you are 50 by 31 March 2022)
- You have certain medical conditions:
- Asthma or a Lung condition
- Chronic Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney or Liver condition
- Have had a Stroke
- You are a frontline adult social care worker who cannot get a vaccination from your employer
The Pharmacy will tell you how and when you can book your vaccination.
For the latest list of who is eligible, please visit the NHS website.
Getting the Flu vaccine:
- Gives the best protection against Flu
- Protects you against this year’s strain of Flu
- Means if you do get the Flu after you’ve been vaccinated your symptoms will be milder
- Helps protect those around you who may not be able to get the jab
- Lowers the risk of serious complications for those who are more prone to catching Flu
- Will prevent you from being seriously ill if you also get Coronavirus at the same time
A private Flu jab could cost £14.99
