Gladstone Medical Centre
241-247 Old Chester Road Birkenhead CH423TD Tel:01516452306

Flu- have you had your free jab?

CATCH THE VACCINE NOT THE FLU
It is safe and effective. Flu jabs prevent flu in 70-80% of people who 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
  • Those who are in receipt of a carer's allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person
  • Front line social and health care workers

If you have any of these problems (what ever your age)

  • Chronic respiratory disease
    Asthma (that requires continuous use of inhaled or frequent use of oral steroids)
  • Chronic heart disease
  • Chronic renal disease
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Chronic neurological disease
  • Immunosuppressed patients
  • Pregnant women
  • Diabetes

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.

  • The H1N1 virus that caused the ‘swine flu’ pandemic last year will still be around this winter, so this year’s seasonal flu vaccine will include a vaccine to protect against this virus.

  • If you are pregnant and have already had the swine flu vaccination you Do Not need the seasonal flu vaccination. If you are pregnant and in any of the clinical risk groups (stated above), you should still have your seasonal flu vaccination as well. Talk to your GP or midwife if you're unsure about what vaccination you should have.

  • Flu immunisation does not prevent coughs and colds

  • Even if you've already had a flu jab in previous years, you need another one this year.

  • 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.

  • You should not be given the flu vaccination if you have a serious allergy to hens' eggs or if you have had a serious reaction to a flu vaccination before. Speak to your GP.

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