Confusion over the flu jab

jcr16

i've been told you can buy it. i'm hoping so as after all this reaseacj we've done was because we want our children to have it, but there not entitled to a free one.

faithcecilia

You can pay to have it done in some chemists, but as far as I know they are only allowed to give it to adults. I stress I only heard this on a TV programme so it might not be right!

donteatthat

All very interesting. Last year I had 2 jabs, this year only 1 which my GP snuck on me when I was there about something else and I didn't ask him about it. Looks like I had both swine flu and flu in one jab then which is good.

faithcecilia

donteatthat wrote: »

All very interesting. Last year I had 2 jabs, this year only 1 which my GP snuck on me when I was there about something else and I didn't ask him about it. Looks like I had both swine flu and flu in one jab then which is good.

Yes, H1N1 is one of this years seasonal flu viruses included in the vaccine.

Minerva69

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

On a related topic, can you buy the flu jab? If so, where and how much. I'm presuming if you aren't in a high risk group you won't get it for free on the NHS

You can get it from supermarket pharmacies - Martin has an article on it here This year's seasonal flu jab includes protection against swine flu, but stocks are running out so you may not get one now.

jcr16 wrote: »

i've been told you can buy it. i'm hoping so as after all this reaseacj we've done was because we want our children to have it, but there not entitled to a free one.

The supermarket pharmacies won't give it to children. On another forum I use, some parents are saying that they have been able to get their children vaccinated by using a private GP, but it can be pricey and you may not have one in your area.

jcr16

thanks for that. i wasn't sure. i'm gonna ask the gp i think for some more info.