Free Flu Jabs

July1962

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Over50s/Over50HealthAndWellBeing/LookingAfterYourself/DG_10026840

"Free flu jabs
Each autumn, from September, an annual flu vaccine is provided free to all those aged over 65 and all those over six months in the following clinical risk groups:

serious heart disease
serious lung disease, like emphysema, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis or asthma
serious kidney disease
a long-term health problem, like diabetes
if you have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
a weak immune system – for example, from chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment for cancer, steroid treatment or HIV/Aids

Your GP may also advise you to have a flu jab if you have a serious liver disease, Multiple Sclerosis or other degenerative disease of the central nervous system.

If you live or work in a nursing or care home or similar long-term residential accommodation, your employer may offer you the option of having the flu jab".

nmckay15

I work in an NHS hospital nd get a free flu job every year. Just contact your Occupational Health Department.

steveymp

nmckay15 wrote: »

I work in an NHS hospital nd get a free flu job every year. Just contact your Occupational Health Department.

Snap, all NHS hospital staff in Northern Ireland are encouraged to take this up to help protect themselves and patients from the flu.

I always take it, cause it free and its not often I get something for nothing from my employers:rotfl:

nmckay15

steveymp wrote: »

its not often I get something for nothing from my employers:rotfl:

My sentiments exactly! :T

Antispam

I find when you do get it you do feel a little off colour for a couple of days and have a stiff arm

PandaPants_2

I hate getting my flu jab! It hurts my arm and makes me feel carp for a couple of days....

I thought it was always free though.... I've never paid for mine....

luckyjasond

Is it available via Quidco?