Flu jabs...available to all?

Nicki

Reg99 wrote:

You are also eligible for a free flu jab if you are a carer for a disabled person. Certainly true in Wales and I'm pretty sure it's the case in England too.

Yes - at least was true in England last year and I haven't heard this has changed

zztopgirl

Regarding carers getting flu jabs, it only applies to those recieving carers allowance, or caring for elderly or severely disabled.

But this depends on the surgery, i used to be a carer but was told the flu jabs only went to employed care workers or childminders, [STRIKE]slaves[/STRIKE] carers claiming c.a. werent entitled to them.

rammy007

I tried to get one this week at my Docs cos of my asthma and they told me they wont have anymore for another 2 weeks.

black-saturn

the_optimist wrote:

My Boots mail said 15% off, not £5, got it yesterday. Did you make a mistake or are they giving different discounts?

Nope mines definately £5 off, just checked the mailing

nuttywoman

I am a care for my hubby and got one last year, does anyone know if i`ll get one this year?
thanks

Turning_into_scrooge

delorean wrote:

Do you have to be old to qualify for a free flu jab? If not how much does it cost for one, or can you even get one at all??

I'm not old and i got one last Monday in my doctors surgery with no charge but i do have a disabillity which gives me a low immune system. So in answer to your q no you don't have to be over 50/60 years of age, if that is what you are classing as old.

zztopgirl

nuttywoman wrote:

I am a care for my hubby and got one last year, does anyone know if i`ll get one this year?
thanks

If you get carers allowance, you should get one.

Savvy_Sue

nuttywoman wrote:

I am a care for my hubby and got one last year, does anyone know if i`ll get one this year?
thanks

The other thing to do is to phone your surgery and ask when / how they're doing the flu jabs and see if they'll make you an appointment without asking too many questions, IYSWIM. That's what I always do.

Carrera74

You can buy them at Morrison's for £15 - fancy going shopping and picking up a jab at the same time!

The PCT that I work for have advised that there is no shortage anymore but there is a delay in deliveries as GP's etc have ordered them in later than normal due to the original shortage!!

Certain groups are able to get these but I believe the criteria is slightly different this year.

Ted_Hutchinson

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