Flu Vaccine Information
FLU SEASON IS APPROACHING!
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. The flu vaccine is offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter, and recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Most eligible people won't be offered NHS flu jabs until 3rd OCTOBER this year, NHS England has decided.
In previous years, flu vaccinations have been offered from September.
The change in the timing follows clinical advice from the Government's independent clinical advisors, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisations, that starting later would be better for patients.
This is because the positive effect of the flu vaccine- increasing peoples protection from flu viruses- reduces over time following the vaccination.
Getting the vaccination at a slightly later time will make it more likely that the person's immune response to the virus is higher when flu virus levels are at their highest.
We have planned 5 clinics throughout October across both sites and will be sending invites out soon.
Not sure if your eligible? Check below to find out-