Seasonal flu is a highly infectious illness caused by a flu virus.

The virus infects your lungs and upper airways, causing a sudden high temperature and general aches and pains.

You could also lose your appetite, feel nauseous and have a dry cough. Symptoms can last for up to a week.

We offer 'at risk' groups the flu vaccine at a certain time each year to protect you against the flu virus.

You may be invited for a flu jab if you are:

• over 65 years of age 
  
  OR
   
• pregnant
• or have:
  • a serious heart or chest complaint, including asthma
  • serious kidney disease
  • diabetes
  • lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment
  • if you have ever had a stroke

If you have any queries or would like to make an appointment to receive a flu vaccination please contact the surgery.

For more information please visit the websites below:

External Websites

• Flu and the Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices
• Children’s Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices
• Flu Vaccine FAQ’s – NHS Choices
• Which Flu Vaccine should children have? – gov.uk (PDF)
• The Flu Vaccination – gov.uk (PDF)