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Private Flu Vaccination
Flu vaccines offer effective protection against flu viruses as well as influenza. Even though you might still catch the flu after the vaccination, it won’t be as severe. Besides, the flu vaccine will not only protect you but also those close to you. Vaccines stop the spread of the flu virus. Therefore, it keeps those vulnerable, for instance, anyone suffering from long-term conditions safe. At Mitchell’s Chemist, we are now dispensing a private flu vaccination in Dornoch.
Who is eligible to get a private flu vaccination in Dornoch?
Below is a list of people eligible for the private flu vaccine:
– Anyone above 50 years (including those who will be 50 by 31 March 2022)
– Individuals with chronic medical conditions
– Pregnant women
– People in long-stay residential care
– Anyone receiving a carer’s allowance, or are the only caregiver for either a disabled or elderly person who might be at risk if you fall ill
– Those living with an individual who has a compromised immune system (for example, a person with HIV, has had an organ transplant, or is undergoing treatment for cancer, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis)
– Frontline medical workers as well as caregivers
Who is not eligible to get the flu vaccine?
Even though most people can get to get the flu vaccine, there are a few exemptions. These include:
– Anyone who had a serious allergic reaction to the vaccine in the past
– People who are allergic to eggs. Since some flu vaccines contain eggs, request your GP or pharmacist for a low-egg or egg-free vaccine
– If you are sick with high fevers, it’s safe to get the shot recovering
Where can I get the flu vaccination in Dornoch?
You can access the free NHS flu vaccine at:
– Your GP office
– At Mitchell’s Chemist
– Your midwifery station
– A hospital
Get in touch to book or get your flu vaccine today!