Flu Jabs

We strongly endorse the Department of Health advice that flu jabs should be given each year to the following groups:

• Everyone aged 65 years or over
• Patients with certain long-term illnesses including:
  - Asthma, chronic bronchitis and other chest problems
  - Chronic heart disease
  - Diabetes mellitus
  - Chronic Liver Disease
  - Chronic kidney disease or
  - Suppressed immunity (due to disease or treatment)
  - Carers

We have flu clinics in the autumn. These are run by the practice nurses.