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The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from Flu.
Flu is not just a heavy cold. Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu. It’s a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly. Colds are much less serious and usually start gradually with a stuffy or runny nose and a sore throat. A bad bout of flu can be much worse than a heavy cold.
The most common symptoms of flu are fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the joints and muscles, and extreme tiredness. Healthy individuals usually recover within 2 to 7 days, but for some the disease can lead to hospitalisation, permanent disability or even death.
Flu vaccines help protect against the main types of flu virus circulating.
Whaddon Healthcare Flu Vaccinations
We will be running walk in flu vaccination sessions at both our practices on the below dates:
You do not need to book an appointment, you can simply walk in and recieve your free flu vaccine if you meet the eligibility, detailed below.
Eligibility
You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
For more information about eligibility, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It's usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.
Whaddon Healthcare Covid Vaccinations
We are running pre booked covid vaccinations alongside our walk in flu clinics in October.
Those who are eligible for a Covid Vaccination will be contacted by our booking team to make an appointment.
Eligibility
You can get the winter COVID-19 vaccine if you:
For more information, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life. While the symptoms are mild for many, RSV accounts for around 30,000 hospitalisations of children under 5 in the UK annually, and for 20 to 30 infant deaths.
It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses such as:
These illnesses can cause serious breathing problems. They may need to be treated in hospital and can be life-threatening.
Getting RSV can also make symptoms worse if for those with a lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
The RSV vaccine is recommended to:
If you turned 80 after 1 September 2024, you remain eligible for the RSV vaccine. You're not eligible for the RSV vaccine if you turned 80 on or before 1 September 2024.
For more information please visit the NHS RSV Vaccine page.
Please contact us on 01908 373058 to book.
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It's recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against some types of bacterial infections that can cause serious illnesses like:
Some types of pneumococcal vaccine can also help protect against other illnesses such as sinusitis and ear infections.
The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for babies, older people, and people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from pneumococcal infections.
For more information, please visit the NHS Website - Pneumococcal Vaccine
For babies, the Pneumococcal vaccine is part of their normal routine schedule, you will be contacted when it is due.
For all other eligible patients, please call us today on 01908 373058 to book your vaccination appointment with one of our Nurses.
NHS offers a free childhood vaccine programme, safeguarding your child from certain illness.
Vaccines work by causing the body’s immune system to remember the specific infection targeted in each vaccine. If your child comes into contact with an infection and they have had their vaccines, your child’s body will recognise that infection and quickly respond to fight off diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough and more.
If you do have any questions, do not hesitate to speak to your GP or Nurse – they will be happy to address any concerns and guide you through the vaccination schedule.
Please call us to discuss and book your childs immunisations today on 01908 373058
