Winter Flu Vaccinations
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How it works
How long will my appointment take?
Your appointment will take around 5 minutes
should I get the flu jab every year?
The best way to help protect yourself, your friends and family from flu is to have a flu vaccination every year. Over time, protection from the flu jab gradually decreases and flu strains can mutate, which means a previous flu vaccination may not protect you from this year's strains.
How effective is the flu Vaccination?
No vaccine is 100% effective, having a flu vaccination will help protect you from catching flu and passing it on to others. After your vaccination, it normally takes around two weeks to be protected.
What happens at the appointment?
One of our vaccinators will inject the vaccine into your upper arm. As with all medicines, there may be some side effects but these are usually mild and should disappear within a day or two. The most common side effects include:
Redness, soreness or bruising at the injection site
A high temperature, sweating, shivering or feeling unwell
Headaches, fatigue or dizziness
Aching muscles or joints
In the rare event that you have an allergic reaction to the vaccination, our vaccinators are trained to help with this.
When you Visit
Arrive 3 Minutes early |
Wear Loose Clothes |
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We need to be able to easily access your upper arm preferably without having to remove your top |
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No bags |
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Please refrain from carrying large bags and coats with you due to limited space |
Please call you local pharmacy if you require language or any other assistance with booking