This Autumn, we have decided to seperate the administration of the Flu and COVID vaccines due to the different eligibility criteria for each vaccine.
Those who are eligible for Covid & Flu vaccinations this year are as follows:
Seasonal Flu Vaccines
Eligibility
This year’s flu vaccination program is available to eligible patients aged 18 and over. If you are in a higher-risk group (e.g., pregnant, elderly, or have certain medical conditions), you are entitled to a free flu vaccine. You may also be eligible if you work in healthcare or other frontline services.
If you’re unsure of your eligibility, please check the details on the NHS website.
We have completed our flu vaccines clinic at the Queen Elizabeth High School for this year.
We will be holding a catch-up clinic for eligible patients aged 50+ at the Surgery on Tuesday 18th November. Please call our dedicated flu line between 11am-12noon or 3pm-4pm to book. We please ask that patients DO NOT park at the Surgery due to the anticipated number of patients expected to attend.
Unfortunately, due to increase uptake, patients aged 18-49 will need to find an alternative provider for their flu vaccine. You can find pharmacies offering the flu vaccine via the NHS website or by calling 119 – Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy – NHS
Declining the Flu Vaccine
If you do not wish to receive the flu vaccine, you can opt-out by either:
- Writing to us at Nunwell Surgery, 10 Pump Street, Bromyard, HR7 4BZ
- Emailing us at hwicb.nunwell.secretaries@nhs.net
Please include your name, date of birth and first line of your address also and we can update your records to stop any further flu vaccine invitations from our surgery this season.
COVID-19 Autumn Booster
The eligibility for the COVID Autumn Booster has changed compared to last year.
Who’s Eligible?
The Autumn Booster is available to individuals who are:
- Aged 75 and over
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Immunosuppressed individuals, including those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, or individuals with conditions such as HIV or certain autoimmune diseases
Booking Your Appointment
Our COVID Vaccine clinics at the Surgery are now completed for this season. To book your appointment through an alternative provider, simply visit the NHS National Booking System online or call 119.
Reception will not be able to book this appointment for you.
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to protect yourself and others. The Autumn Booster is an essential step in staying safe.
If you would prefer to decline the Autumn Booster vaccine, we completely respect your decision. Please write to us or email hwicb.nunwell.secretaries@nhs.net with your full name, date of birth, and address to inform us of your choice.