Flu- have you had your free jab?

CATCH THE VACCINE NOT the FLU
Gladstone Medical Centre

241-243 Old Cheter Road

Birkenhead CH42 3TD

Tel: 0151 645 2306

It is safe and effective. Flu jabs prevent flu in 70-80% of people how have been immunised
Contact the surgery for having free jab if:


  • You are 65 or over
  • You live in an residential home or nursing home

  • if you have any of these problems (what ever your age)A chronic heart or chest complaint, including Asthma Chronic Kidney disease
  • Diabetes
  • Lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (such as steroid medication or cancer treatment)

The Flu Immunisation Clinic

As in previous years, we will be holding Flu Vaccination Clinic at Gladstone Medical Centre.

  • Flu is a major cause of morbility and mortality for people over 65 years of age and people who are at risk (see above). Flu immunisation gives good protection against flu for one year.

  • Flu immunisation does not prevent coughs and colds

  • It only protects against the Influenza Virus

  • Flu Immunisation does not cause any illness (It is coincidence if you develop a cough or cold shortly after having a flu immunisation

  • If you like to attend our Flu Immunisation clinics, please contact at the surgery as soon as possible to book an appointment.


For more information call

  • NHS DIRECT 08454647

  • A leaflet on "flu"(in word document )can be downloaded from www.gladstonemed.co.uk