Vaccinations

Does Age Affect The Risk Of Flu?

Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk

Who is at risk?

  • If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are on regular inhaled steroids
  • If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
  • If you have chronic heart disease
  • If you have chronic renal disease
  • If you are diabetic
  • If you have a weak immune system
  • If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
  • If you have a chronic liver disease
  • If you are a carer

Further information can be found on the NHS website - Flu vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

IMMUNISATION

Do I need to be protected against the pneumococcal infection?

Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis.

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against the infectionand is recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.

For further information please visit the NHS webiste - Pneumococcal vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you are eligible and would like to book an appointment please contact our reception team.

Do I need to be protected against Shingles?

Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash. It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness.

The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It's recommended for people at higher risk from shingles, including all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.

For further information please visit the NHS webiste - Shingles vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you think you are eligible or would like to book an appointment please speak to a member of our reception team.