It's time for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire to think flu and get protected by having their flu vaccination.Coventry City Council, Warwickshire County Council, local Clinical Commissi...
It's time for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire to think flu and get protected by having their flu vaccination.
Coventry City Council, Warwickshire County Council, local Clinical Commissioning Groups and hospitals are urging communities to get vaccinated. As many as 1 in 3 people in Coventry and Warwickshire are eligible for free flu vaccinations, which are the best defence we have against flu, and not only protect people who have received the vaccine, but also those around them.
GPs, pharmacies and antenatal clinics are offering the vaccination - making it as easy as possible for people to get their vaccination booked. Last year, most people offered the vaccine chose to be immunised.
Those able to have free vaccinations include people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, children or adults with serious medical conditions and carers.
A nasal vaccination is available for all children aged 2 and 3 on 31st August 2018 (born between 1stSep 2014 to 31st Aug 2016) from GPs and the vaccine is being offered at school for children in Reception and school years 1-5. Make sure your child has the vaccination and doesn’t miss out!
The flu vaccine changes every year to fight the latest strains of the flu. Even if you had the vaccine last winter you still need another one this year to stay safe.
Councillor Les Caborn, Warwickshire County Councillor Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health said:“We are wholly supportive of this year’s flu campaign. Protecting vulnerable people from flu, and also protecting our health and social care services this winter is a priority for us. Vaccinating healthy children is also an important way of protecting others. Although flu is a mild illness in most, it can and does kill. We urge people to make their appointment today and not to delay.”
Portfolio holder for Public Health and Sport at Coventry City Council, Councillor Kamran Caan said: “Getting flu vaccinations this month is so important in order to protect yourselves and those around you from getting the virus.
“Coventry City Council is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and to encourage others to do so in order to protect yourself from getting seriously ill.”
Simply contact your GP or pharmacy to arrange an appointment today. It’s quick, safe and free for those most at risk.
For more information, you can also visit: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/flu-influenza-vaccine.aspx