Apologies for the reminder, but the days are getting shorter and the Marlborough Medical Practice Patient Participation Group is keen for people to know about this year’s flu jabs.
You can have a free flu jab at the practice if you:
• Are 65 years or over
• Are pregnant
• Have certain medical conditions
• Are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
• Receive a carers allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill
Flu clinics for those in these categories and with appointments will be held at the Marlborough Medical Practice from 9.00 am until lunchtime on Saturdays September 17 and 24 and October 1 and 22.
If you are eligible for a flu jab, you will get a letter from the practice inviting you to make an appointment. If you do not fall into the eligible categories, you can still have the flu vaccine at some of the bigger supermarkets and chemists – for a fee.
Further information about flu and the vaccination programme can be found on NHS Choices.
