Flu Vaccine

Flu Vaccine 2024/25

From Saturday 5th October we will be offering the seasonal Flu Vaccine to eligible Foundry patients.

We will also be combining appointments to co-administer the 2024/25 Covid Booster to those eligible, meaning you will only need to attend the practice once for both vaccines.  All those aged 65 years and over, as well as patients with certain long-term health conditions, are eligible for both vaccinations.

Invitations are being sent according to a priority system. Please wait to be invited before contacting the surgery. Invites will be sent by email, letter or text message, please follow the instructions given in the invitation when booking your appointment.

We ask that you please do not call the surgery so that our phone-lines can be kept free for those most in need.

Patients are encouraged to wear a face covering to prevent to spread of infection.

Who is Eligible

Patients eligible for the Autumn '24 Flu Vaccine include:

All adults aged 65 years and over
 People with certain long-term health conditions
Those who are Pregnant
 Those living in a care home
Those living with someone who who has a weakened immune system
Those in receipt of carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk
Front-line health and social care workers

Find out more at nhs.uk

Where can you get the Flu Vaccine

You can have your Free NHS Flu Vaccine at:

Your GP surgery
A pharmacy offering the service (for those 18yrs+)
Your midwifery services if you are pregnant
Your care home

Find out more at nhs.uk

How to book with Foundry

Invites will go out to patients as per previous years.

We ask that you please do not call or drop into the surgery, if you have not yet been invited, so that our phone-lines and reception staff can be kept free for those patients most in need.

When not to attend / Cancelling an appointment

Do not attend your appointment if you are feeling unwell. Call 01273 480888 and select Option 2 to cancel.

Provision for those with poor mobility to receive their vaccination

Housebound patients will be contacted and arrangements will be made.

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