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Flu, Pneumococcal, RSV Immunisations
Does Age Affect The Risk Of Flu?
Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk.
Who Is At Risk?
- If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are on regular inhaled steroids
- If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
- If you have chronic heart disease
- If you have chronic renal disease
- If you are diabetic
- If you have a weak immune system (immunocompromised)
- If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
- If you have a chronic liver disease
- If you are a carer
- Front Line Health Care Workers
Do I need to be protected against pneumococcal infections?
All individuals aged 65 and older should now receive immunisation to protect against pneumococcal infections, which can lead to illnesses such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning), and meningitis. If you fall into this category, please call the surgery to schedule an appointment. We may be able to combine this with your flu vaccination and administer both vaccines at the same time.
Do I need to be protected against RSV?
The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine is now available for eligible individuals to help protect against severe respiratory illness.
Who is eligible?
- Adults aged 75 and over
- Adults aged 60–74 with underlying health conditions
- Pregnant women (to protect newborns)
- Infants at higher risk due to prematurity or medical conditions