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Flu Jabs

[Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Just got here
in Health & Wellbeing
Are you getting yours? If you are susceptible to colds, or have diabetes or a condition that concerns your doctor, it would be wise to consult your GP and ask their advice.

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Fruit loop Posts: 2,761 Boards Guru
    Is it flu jab season? 
    Am I eligible as I have asthma?  
    I should ask our nurses when I'm next free 😂

    Thanks for the reminder Mandy I left it last year and was at extra risk because that flu was going around I never heard of 😂
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Just got here
    Laine said:
    Is it flu jab season? 
    Am I eligible as I have asthma?  
    I should ask our nurses when I'm next free 😂

    Thanks for the reminder Mandy I left it last year and was at extra risk because that flu was going around I never heard of 😂
    Since you have asthma you are automatically eligible for a flu jab, and it is possible your doctor's surgery will contact you. But to be sure to get the flu jab you MUST contact your nurse/healthcare team.

    Influenza is dangerously virulent. Get protected soon


  • DancerDancer Community Connector Posts: 8,307 Legendary Poster
    Nope. Not eligible. 
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I am eligible, but this year i've not been able to have it done due to work commitments, however I usually always get it done every year around September time. 


  • Former MemberFormer Member Fruit loop Posts: 2,761 Boards Guru
    Gonna ring up they'll get me in after the 9th of October :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Just got here
    Laine said:
    Gonna ring up they'll get me in after the 9th of October :)
    I'm very glad and relieved for you! :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Just got here
    In the UK, flu jabs offered at doctors surgeries are free.
  • DancerDancer Community Connector Posts: 8,307 Legendary Poster
    Which I`m not
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Just got here
    Kasa2103 said:
    Which I`m not
    I'm surprised because I thought all young peeps qualified for flu jab, but you must be right. :)
  • DancerDancer Community Connector Posts: 8,307 Legendary Poster
    And I'm past that age now.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • DancerDancer Community Connector Posts: 8,307 Legendary Poster
    My mum can't afford it for 3 people (me, her and my dad.) And she didn't bother at all last year or the year before or since about 2014 or even 2013.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Just got here
    Kasa2103 said:
    My mum can't afford it for 3 people (me, her and my dad.) And she didn't bother at all last year or the year before or since about 2014 or even 2013.
    In the UK flu jabs are free on the NHS to those registered with a GP's surgery and these are freely available to those whose health needs it. Such as diabetics, people with cardiac and respiratoty problems. That was what I was saying.
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