Flu Update #7: Calling parents of all 2-3-year-olds – nasal flu vaccines are available
We have plenty of supply of nasal spray flu vaccines available for all two- and three-year-olds.
We have plenty of supply of nasal spray flu vaccines available for all two- and three-year-olds.
I am pleased to let patients know that our flu vaccine supplies have arrived and that we will be going ahead with a flu clinic this Saturday 23rd October at The Holy Name Church Hall.
We have received a limited supply of flu vaccines at the practice. We are contacting patients depending on supply and eligibility however, as has been widely publicised in the news, vaccine delivery dates have been affected by the delivery van shortage. Our next large delivery will not be until later in October. We therefore would … Continued
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our flu clinic scheduled for Saturday 9th October. Running the clinics was always dependent on the supply of vaccines arriving in time, and we have just been told our next shipment won’t arrive until later in October. We are in the process of contacting patients who had book their … Continued
I am pleased to let patients know that our first batch of flu vaccines has arrived at the practice. This Saturday 11th September, we will be holding our first flu clinic, focussing on vaccinating people aged 65 or over.
This week we have begun to send invitations to patients about booking their flu vaccine. We are sending text messages to patients with details on how to book, including a designated telephone line we have set up. This will make it easier for patients to call and book their flu jab. Please wait to receive … Continued
We are currently experiencing a shortage of blood test bottles. There is a delay in the global supply chains that produce the bottles, so it’s affecting us, other GP practices and hospitals in the NHS, and other health care providers around the world. What this means for us and patients here at JHP, is that … Continued
An update from Practice Nurse Team Lead Sue Mensforth Every autumn, the NHS commits significant resources to get people vaccinated against flu. Last year, against the backdrop of Covid and mounting pressures on the NHS, more people than ever before were offered a free NHS flu shot.
If you’re aged between 50 and 64 you can call us to book your free NHS flu jab. Book your appointment now on 0191 281 4588. Our Reception Team are here to take your call from 8:15 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
We still have appointments available for our flu vaccination clinic this Saturday. The session is primarily for people aged 50 to 64 with no pre-existing health conditions and is by appointment only.