Flu clinics
Autumn is approaching and we are supporting the NHS recommendation that the following groups
of patients call to have their 'free' flu jab. Flu can be a particularly serious illness to
those at risk and is the cause of about 12,000 deaths every Winter. Hospitals also come under
increasing pressure due to admissions for flu related illness and this can lead to cancellation
of operations and other treatment. Last year 75% of patients over 65 took advantage of the
vaccination and we hope to get an even higher response this year.
We strongly recommend that the following people should have the vaccination.
- Everyone who will be 65 or over by 31st December.
- All those with chronic respiratory disease.
- Patients who have been diagnosed with asthma and need regular use of inhaled or systemic steroids.
- All patients who have diabetes.
- Patients with renal disease.
- Patients who have immunosuppression.
We are running the clinics a little earlier this year which we hope will be helpful to our
patients. The dates are:
- Wednesday 2nd October 2 - 3.30pm
- Wednesday 9th October 2 - 3.30pm
- Thursday 10th October 2 - 3.00pm
- Preston Candover Village Hall - Thursday 10th October 9 - 10.00am.
There will be additional clinics later in October for those that cannot make these times but
dates have yet to been finalised.
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