In general healthy people do not need to be vaccinated against the flu. People who may have difficulty combating flu because they suffer from other conditions should get a flu jab. Those at risk include people over 65 years of age and adults and children with any of the following conditions:
- chronic lung disease such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema
- chronic heart disease including angina and heart failure;
- people on dialysis or with kidney failure;
- diabetes;
- immune suppression from HIV or chemotherapy.
It is also recommended for those who are in receipt of a carer's allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill.
Please contact the practice in late September or early October each year to find out when and where flu vaccinations sessions will be held.