The flu vaccine will be administered to you as you remain in your car by one of our nurses who will be in full PPE gear to ensure everyone is fully protected.  We have developed a drive through facility in the practice car park which will be well signposted with reserved car park spaces. Please wear a loose fitting top as the vaccine will be administered by injection (for adults) in the upper arm.

Please take a minute to familiarise yourself with our drive through arrangements here.

The flu vaccine is available free to the high risk groups as follows :

• If you are over 65 years
• If you are pregnant
• If you are a child aged 2 to 17 years
• If you were born with Down syndrome
• If you live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
• If you are an adult or child aged 6 months or older with a long-term health condition like

• • chronic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome
  • chronic liver disease
  • chronic renal failure
  • chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
  • diabetes mellitus
  • haemoglobinopathies
  • morbid obesity i.e. body mass index (BMI) over 40
  • immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including treatment for cancer)
  • are a child with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy

Some people should get the vaccine to protect themselves, their families and those they care for. This includes those who :

• work in healthcare
• are a carer or live with someone who is at risk of flu because of a long-term health condition
• are a carer or live with someone who has Down syndrome

People who are in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl should get the flu vaccine.