Posted: 02.10.2025 | Author: Mr Mark Simpson
Eligibility criteria is slightly different this year for the Covid 19 vaccination, patients aged 75+ and those under 75 who are immunosuppressed can have both Covid and the Influenza vaccine.
All patients aged 65 – 75 are eligible for the Flu vaccine only (Unless immunosuppressed).
Patients in at risk groups under the age of 65 are eligible for the Influenza vaccine only.
Patients aged 75+ will shortly be sent a letter inviting them to a Saturday clinic on 18th October 2025. Please attend at the designated time and bring the completed form with you.
All other eligible patients will receive a self booking text message inviting them to attend for their Influenza Vaccination. We aim to carry these out in October / November 2024.
The eligible groups for vaccine administered at the practice are Pre School Children aged 2 – 4 on the 01.09.2025, those aged 6 months to aged 65 in clinical at risk groups(to Inc. pregnant women), all patients aged over 65 on the 31st March 2026 and carers.
Patients who are aged 65 plus and resident in a nursing / care home will be attended by the community pharmacy team. Patients who are housebound and eligible will be attended by District Nursing.
Last year, many patients delayed attending perhaps due to the mild weather or vaccine fatigue, but prevalence of Influenza and Covid increased in hospital and primary care settings over the winter months, but by this time it’s to late. We would encourage patient’s to protect themselves, their families and our NHS before those winter months.
We look forward to seeing you.