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Seasonal Flu Vaccinations

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What is the Flu Vaccine?

Getting the flu vaccination is a good idea. Maybe you are worried about catching the flu, or you are concerned about having time off work. Or maybe you just want to make sure you do not pass it on to the more vulnerable members of your family. Whatever the reason, having the flu vaccine against this year’s strain of seasonal flu can give you protection and peace of mind. Aylestone Pharmacy provides Flu Vaccinations in Leicester.

Why Get a Flu Vaccine?

The flu vaccine helps protect against the most prevalent strains circulating this winter. It significantly reduces the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation, and complications, especially among high-risk groups. Vaccinating also helps reduce pressure on NHS services during peak winter months.

Vaccination helps protect:

    • You – from flu-related illness and time off work

    • Elderly individuals and those with chronic health conditions

    • Pregnant women and their unborn babies

    • Children and household contacts who may be at higher risk

Old man Getting his Flu Vaccine

NHS Flu Vaccinations Eligibility Criteria

NHS flu vaccines are free for eligible groups. Based on NHS England guidance, this includes:

  • are aged 65 or over
  • have certain long-term health conditions
  • are pregnant
  • live in a care home
  • are the main corer for an older or disabled person, or receive a corer’s allowance
  • live with someone who has a weakened immune system

Book a NHS Flu Vaccination

The winter vaccination programme has now ended.