Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations
In accordance with Department of Health guidelines:
If you are 65 years of age or older we recommend:
- an annual influenza vaccination, and
- a single one-off pneumonia vaccination
If you are aged under 65 in the risk groups shown below we recommend:
- an annual influenza vaccination, and
- a single one-off pneumonia vaccination
Under - 65 At Risk Groups
Chronic Heart Disease
Chronic Respiratory Disease (COPD & some asthma patients)
Diabetes
Chronic Kidney Disease (stages 3-5)
Chronic Liver Disease
Chronic Neurological Disease
Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (+ carers/family members living with the patient)
Obese (BMI =/>40)
Pregnant women (at any stage)
Long stay residential care (residential/nursing homes)
Carers
Child Nasal Flu Vaccination
The children's flu vaccine is provided in the form of a nasal spray that is easily and painlessly administered.
There are 2 elements to the children’s flu immunisation programme:
- a routine offer of vaccination to all 2 - 3 year old children by your GP
- a routine offer of vaccination at school for 4 to 10 year old children
If you have not heard from the surgery and your child falls into the above age groups (2-3 years), and you would like your child to be vaccinated, please contact the surgery.