Flu – We offer flu immunisations each autumn to all patients over 65 years old or those, including children, who have conditions such as asthma, diabetes, chest and heart disease
Pneumonia (pneumococcal vaccine) – People aged 65 and over only need a single pneumococcal vaccination. This vaccine is not given annually like the flu jab. If you have a long-term health condition you may only need a single, one-off pneumococcal vaccination, or a vaccination every 5 years, depending on your underlying health problem.
Shingles – A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease, is available on the NHS to people in their 70s.
How to get these vaccinations
Flu – We will contact patients who are eligible for NHS flu vaccinations around autumn time and will include information on how to make appointments
Pneumonia and Shingles – We will invite you for a pneumonia shingles vaccination when you are due for these