Flu Season 2019-2020

The flu season is almost upon us, officially starting on 1st September. Australia has just had a really bad flu season with increased outbreaks and mortality rates and this is sometimes an indicator that the UK season will be bad too.  It is therefore more important than ever to get your flu jab at the earliest possible opportunity.

For more information about the NHS Flu Campaign, please see https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/

Who is eligible for a free annual NHS Flu Vaccination?

The flu vaccine is routinely given (free of charge) on the NHS to:

• adults 65 and over
• people with certain medical conditions (including children in at-risk groups from 6 months of age)
• pregnant women
• children aged 2 and 3 on 31 August 2019
• children in primary school
• frontline health or social care workers

Vaccines and Delivery Dates

There are three different drugs available for flu vaccinations this year.

Over 65 years old – Fluad, deliveries expected 9th & 23rd September

18-64 years old – Quadrivalent, deliveries expected wb 7th Oct, 21st Oct, 18th Nov (manufacturing of this drug has been delayed)

Under 18s – Nasal Spray – delivery unknown but expected to be late October

The Hart Surgery Flu Clinics

Main Flu Clinics – please book into these ones if you are able

Saturday 14th September (over 65s only)

Saturday 26th October (18-64 yrs)

Other Flu Clinics – more will be added for children when vaccine delivery dates known

Tues Sept 24th 65s and over ONLY
Tues Oct 1st …65s and over ONLY
Tues Oct 8th ..65s and over ONLY
Tues Oct 15th …18 years and above…..
Tues Oct 22nd …18 years and above…
Tues 29th Oct …18 years and above
Tues 5th Nov….18 years and above
Tues 12th Nov…18 years and above
Tues 19th Nov ….18 years and above
Tues 26th Nov…18 years and above