Swine Flu Vaccinations
Swine flu vaccine clinics
at East Parade Surgery
We have finally received the swine flu vaccinations and are planning
the clinics to start in the next few weeks. Supplies are limited so
please book NOW.
East Parade Surgery is due to move around the 23rd November to
Mowbray Square Medical Centre. With this in mind it is imperative
that the swine flu vaccines carried out as soon as possible
The clinics will be held on a Saturday morning and some afternoons
and will be run by the Nurses and Doctors.
The vaccinations can ONLY be given in the planned clinics. They will
NOT be given outside of these due to vaccination advice from the
manufacturers.
We are now ready to take bookings for the
SWINE FLU clinics and invite you to contact the surgery to book your
appointment.
Unfortunately due to restrictions on who is entitled to the flu
vaccine we cannot offer on line booking. The entitled groups for the
flu vaccine are listed below.
We thank you for you cooperation in helping to ensure the smooth
running of the flu clinics during this very busy period
If you still require a seasonal flu vaccine, we will give this at
the same time.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A SWINE FLU JAB?
Children
- Over 6 months and under 5 years on 1.1.2010; All children are eligible. We will be writing to parents of this under 5 years age group during December.
- Children 5 years and over: At risk groups are eligible for swine flu jabs (see below)
Adults
All adults in "at risk" groups are eligible for swine flu jabs.
Please note, if you are over 65 years you are not eligible for swine flu jabs, unless you are in an at risk group. This is different from the annual flu rules.
AT RISK GROUPS; this applies to adults and children of 5years and over.
- Patients with chronic (long term) heart, liver, kidney, neurological or lung disease
- Patients with Diabetes
- All pregnant women
- Patients with a poor immune system (immunosuppressed) eg long term steroids or specialist drugs which impair the immune system, like cancer drugs.
- Patients who are the unpaid main carer for a dependent friend or relative.
- Patients whose work is in "frontline" health or care services. A signed letter is required from your employer to state you are employed in this role.
If in doubt please contact the surgery.
| Clinical Risk Groups |
Examples of these groups |
| Chronic respiratory disease
(COPD) and ASTHMA that
requires inhaled steroids or hospital admission |
- COPD: chronic bronchitis
- Children admitted for chest
infections
|
| Chronic Heart Disease
|
- High Blood pressure WITH heart
complications
- Individuals needing regular
medication for the heart
|
| Chronic Kidney disease |
- Any chronic kidney disease with
abnormal blood tests
|
| Chronic Liver disease
|
|
| Chronic neurological
problems |
- Strokes / mini-strokes (TIAs)
- Epilepsy
|
| Diabetes |
|
IMPORTANT: If you are over 65 but do NOT fall into one of the
above groups then you will not be eligible for a swine flu
vaccination. |
