Book your Covid & Flu vaccines at the Surgery today by contacting us at the Surgery by phone, walk in or booking your covid & flu vaccines online yourself!
Am I eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
You or your child may be eligible for an autumn/winter COVID-19 vaccine in 2023-24 if you are:
- aged 65 years old or over
- aged 6 months to 64 years old and are at increased risk
- living in a care home for older adults
- a frontline health or social care worker
- aged 16 to 64 years old and are a carer
- aged 12 to 64 years old and live with someone with a weakened immune system.
When you should have the flu vaccine ?
Most eligible adults will be able to get the covid-19 & flu vaccine from 5 October 2024 at our Surgery.
This may be later than you’ve had the vaccine before, but it means you’ll have the best protection when flu is most widespread.
Some people may have their vaccination from September 2024, including if:
• you’re pregnant (especially if you’re near to your due date) – it’s important to get vaccinated before giving birth to help protect yourself and your baby for the first few months of their life
• you’re due to have treatment that will weaken your immune system (such as chemotherapy) – the vaccine may be given before treatment starts because it works better if given when your immune system is stronger
Speak to your GP for advice if you think you need to have the vaccine earlier than October.
Can I have the Covid vaccine at the same time as other vaccines ?
Yes, you can have the Covid-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines such as the flu vaccine and shingles vaccine.
About COVID-19 vaccination, safety and side effects
COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It’s important to top up your protection if you’re at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can:
help to reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
help you to recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
help to reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
protect against different strains of COVID-19
Which COVID-19 vaccine will I get?
COVID-19 vaccines in use in the UK have all met strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness. When they’re available, you cannot choose which COVID-19 vaccine you have.
Some people are only offered certain vaccines, for example, if you’re under 18 years old.
Children under 12 years old will be given smaller doses than older children and adults.
Common side effects of COVID-19 vaccination
Like all medicines, the COVID-19 vaccines can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them. Most side effects of the COVID-19 vaccination are mild and should not last longer than a week, such as:
a sore arm from the injection
feeling tired
a headache
feeling achy
mild flu-like symptoms
If you have any side effects, you or your child should rest. You can also take pain relief such as paracetamol or paracetamol for children to help you or your child feel better
Contact NHS 111 if:
You or your child have had a COVID-19 vaccine and:
- have symptoms that are getting worse
- you’re worried about your or your child’s symptoms
- You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
- You or your child have any of these symptoms within a few days of being vaccinated:
- Chest pain or feeling of tightness in the chest
- severe difficulty breathing – you’re gasping, choking or not able to get words out
- a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart (palpitations)