02/10/2025
ππFLU SEASON HAS STARTED ππ
Halton Pharmacy are offering the nhs flu vaccine pop in or ring the pharmacy to enquire on 01524 812149
You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
* are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
* have certain long-term health conditions (see list below)
* are pregnant
* live in a care home
* are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
* live with someone who has a weakened immune system
* Frontline health and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employer.
The flu vaccine is recommended for people with certain long-term health conditions, including:
* conditions that affect your breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis
* heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
* chronic kidney disease
liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis
* some conditions that affect your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy
* diabetes or Addison's disease
a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine
problems with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed
* a learning disability
* being very overweight β a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
Ash Trees Pharmacy are offering the nhs flu and covid vaccines pop in or ring the pharmacy on 01524 727877
You can get a Covid vaccine if you are over 75 or are immunosuppressed.