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SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION CLINC
We shall be holding a Flu Vaccination Clinic at Shrivenham Memorial Hall on Tuesday 5 October 2010 between 2.00pm-7.00pm.
We strongly recommend vaccination for people with the following:
- Diabetes
- Lung disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Heart disease
- Those who have had their spleen removed
- Stroke
- Pregnant ladies
- If you are a Carer
- Asthma (if you are using inhaled steroids)
- Everyone aged over 65
Any registered patients of Elm Tree Surgery, aged over 16 years with these conditions may come along, during the above times for their Flu Vaccination. NHS policy is that only patients who are in the above categories are eligible to receive a flu vaccine.
We anticipate having plenty of vaccine, so please come later in the afternoon to avoid the initial rush.
SWINE FLU
The number of swine flu cases continues to gently decline across the UK, however patients continue to be hospitalised and admitted to critical care facilities and deaths attributable to swine flu are still occurring.
We have just completed phase two of the vaccination campaign (children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years) and continue to offer the vaccination to all newly pregnant women.
If you have not yet been vaccinated and are in one or more of the following categories:
- Group 1 - Patients aged 6 months to 65 in the current seasonal flu at risk groups
- Group 2 - Pregnant women
- Group 3 - Household contacts of immunocompromised individuals
- Group 4 - Patients aged 65 and over in current seasonal flu at risk groups
Please contact reception if you wish to be vaccinated.
Allergy Clinic
Please refer to the section named clinics and services under the Patient Information Section to find out more details about this new addition to our services. |
