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Get Your Flu Vaccination in Manchester
It’s especially vital to get a flu jab this year. It will protect you against seasonal flu and influenza too. At Longboon Pharmacy, we dispense both the private and NHS flu vaccination in Manchester. Flu vaccines provide great protection against flu viruses as well as influenza. Although you might still get infected after getting the flu vaccine, it won’t be as serious. Besides, the flu jab will not only protects you but also those around you. Vaccines stop the flu virus from spreading. It keeps those at higher risk safe.
Who is eligible to get the free flu vaccination in Manchester?
Below is a list of individuals eligible for the free NHS flu vaccine:
– Adults 50 years and more (including those who will be 50 by 31 March 2022)
– Anyone with chronic health conditions
– Pregnant women
– Individuals in long-stay residential care
– Anyone getting a carer’s allowance, or are the only caregiver for an elderly or disabled individual who might be at risk in case you fall ill
– Anybody living with a person who has a weak immune system (for instance, someone with HIV, has had an organ transplant, or is undergoing treatment for cancer, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis)
– Frontline health workers as well as caregivers
Who can’t to get the flu vaccine?
Although most adults are eligible to get the flu vaccine, there are a few exemptions:
– Anybody who had a severe allergic reaction to the flu jab in the past.
– Individuals who have eggs allergy. Since other flu vaccines contain eggs ask your GP or pharmacist for an egg-free or low-egg vaccine.
– In case you are ill with high temperatures, it’s recommended to get the vaccine after getting well.
Where can I get the flu vaccination?
You can access the free NHS flu vaccine at:
– At the Longboon Pharmacy (little to no wait time)
– Your GP office
– Your midwifery station
– A hospital
Are you ready to get your flu vaccine today? Contact Longboon Pharmacy.