FLU CLINICS AT MARTLESHAM HEATH SURGERY – PPG NEWS
Flu vaccination season has arrived and GP surgeries everywhere are planning their dates. This is the information we have for Martlesham Heath Surgery at the time of writing. To check the latest dates and information, please read the poster displayed on the surgery window. A lot of detailed information is also available on the surgery website at www.MHdoctors.co.uk which will be updated.
CLINICS FOR PATIENTS AGED OVER 65 AT 31/3/21:
The first four dates have been announced as follows:
September 28th 8.30am – 1pm for surnames starting with Sm – Zag
September 29th 8.30am – 1pm for surnames starting with Payne – Slei.
October 12th & 16th – times and surnames to be announced.
CLINICS FOR 18-64 YEAR OLDS IN AT RISK GROUPS ONLY:
The first two dates are:
October 5th 4.30 – 6.00pm for surnames Sea – Youn
October 20th 4.30 – 6.00pm for surnames Monk – Scott
All of the sessions above are split down further by surname. Further dates will be added as required. You will also receive information by text if your mobile phone number is registered with the surgery.
Please read the poster or the website to check which half hour or one hour slot your surname falls in. DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE YOUR ALLOCATED TIME SLOT in order to keep queueing to a minimum and PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK. The nurse administering the vaccination will be in a gazebo near the car park to the rear of the building. The waiting area will be on the grass nearby, or in your car for those with mobility difficulties.
CHILDREN
Children are offered a flu vaccination by nasal spray, which will be free to children aged 2 or 3 at 31/08/20, all primary school children and those in year 7, plus children aged 2-17 with long-term health conditions. Parents will be contacted by the surgery with appointments for children not covered by the vaccinations delivered in schools. Children in high risk categories may also book an appointment at the surgery if they prefer.
PATIENTS AGED 50-64
Once all those who are most at risk have been vaccinated, those aged 50-64 may be offered vaccinations if there are sufficient supplies left. Our understanding is that the Government has not made any extra supplies available to GP practices to cover this wider age range, so further information on this is awaited.
If you are eligible for an NHS flu vaccination, but are unable to attend a flu clinic at your allotted time, please let the surgery know so you can be invited another time. Please help us support our local surgery by having your flu jab with them in preference to using a private supplier such as a pharmacy or supermarket.
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