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Flu Vaccinations 2013/14

Influenza is a common illness during the winter months. If you are normally fit and healthy then

although extremely unpleasant it is not normally dangerous. If you have a chronic health condition

or are in an at-risk group than immunisation is recommended because it reduces the chances that

you may need admission to hospital for 'flu or and reduces the chances of dying from influenza.

Tel: 01903 234844 Prescription Requests: 01903 282803

Fax: 01903 231734

23 Shelley Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 4BS (map)

worthingmedicalgroup@nhs.net

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Flu vaccines are prepared during the late summer and

early autumn and the exact "recipe" is adjusted to

account for anticipated flu strains expected to hit the

UK during the winter season. Supplies are released to

surgeries on a set schedule and that allows us to

immunise our patients.

If you are not in an at risk group the NHS does not

provide vaccination. You can obtain it from a private

provider - and many pharmacies offer this service. NHS

rules prevent us offering it to our own patients.

In December each year there may be some 'flu vaccine

left over and we offer it on a first come, first served

basis free of charge. However, for maximum

effectiveness, it is worth getting immunised as early in

the season as possible.

Flu Vaccinations 2013

Flu vaccinations for the 2012/13 season have finished.

Vaccines for the 2013/14 season will be released in the

autumn.

Flu Clinics: 2012/13

Flu clinics have finished for 2012/13. Vaccines will be released in the autumn for 2013/14.

Book online or through reception. We will be sending text messages out during the first week of September: these will aslo give the option to book your flu jab appointment directly by text message.